Help for Community Groups & Voluntary Organisations - Wales
In many respects funding for Wales differs from that in England . Some of the funding sources listed in this website are not available in Wales , while others have different programmes for Welsh projects. There are also funds specific to Wales which are not referred to on this website as it is primarily designed for use in England .
The key elements of making a funding application are the same in Wales as elsewhere in the UK and the range of issues covered in the information and work sheets should prove useful to you.
The fit4funding newsletters include items for both England and Wales
For Funding Advice contact your local Council for Voluntary Action (CVA).
Wales CVA
Help Desk Tel: 0870 607 1666
Email: help@wcva.org.ukWCVA - North Wales office
13 Wynnstay Road
Colwyn Bay
Conwy
LL29 8NB
Tel: 01492 539800
Fax: 01492 539801
Email: enquiries@wcva.org.ukWCVA - Mid Wales Office
Ladywell House
Newtown
Powys
SY16 1JB
Tel: 01686 611053
Fax: 01686 627863
Email: enquiries@wcva.org.ukWCVA - Head office
Baltic House
Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF10 5FH
Tel: 029 20431700
Fax: 029 20431701
Textphone: 029 20431702
Email: enquiries@wcva.org.ukPontypridd
Maritime Offices
Woodland Terrace
Maesycoed
Pontypridd
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF37 1DZ
Tel: 01443 491110
Email: pchappell@wcva.org.ukCarmarthen
11 St Peters Street
Carmarthen
Carmarthenshire
SA31 1LN
Tel: 01267 229322
Fax: 01267 229323
Email: ahowells@wcva.org.ukLampeter
1st Floor Offices
Nat West Bank
37 High Street
Lampeter
Ceredigion
SA48 7AW
Tel: 01570 424150
Fax: 01570 424151
Email: enquiries@wcva.org.uk
Web-site: www.wcva.org.uk
Government
National Assembly for Wales
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF99 1NA
Tel: 029 20 825111
Look for funding in departmental information on Website: http://wales.gov.uk/topics/housingandcommunity/grants/voluntary/?lang=en
or press releases on Website: http://www.assemblywales.org/newhome.htm
Details of Government funding for the UK can be ontained for most Departments on Website: www.governmentfunding.org.uk
Environment and Heritage
British Waterways Board
British Waterways is a public corporation responsible for 2000 miles of navigable canals and rivers in England , Scotland and Wales .
Navigation Road
Northwich
Cheshire
CW8 1BH
Tel: 01606 723800
Fax: 01606 871471
Email: enquiries.walesandbordercounties@britishwaterways.co.uk
Website: http://www.britishwaterways.co.uk/
Cadw
Cadw's protects, conserves, and promotes an appreciation of the built heritage of Wales .
Cadw
Welsh Assembly Government
Plas Carew
Unit 5/7 Cefn Coed
Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QQ
Tel: 01443 33 6000
Fax: 01443 33 6001
Email: Cadw@Wales.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Arts
The Arts Council of Wales
The Arts Council of Wales wants to see a robust and secure sector, capable of developing and evolving over time as circumstances in Wales change. The role of the arts as part of Welsh culture is integral and immutable, and it is in partnership with artists, arts organisations, local authorities and the Welsh Assembly Government that this message will continue to be reinforced. The way that this role is delivered on the ground will change over time as Wales as a nation grows and develops.
Arts Council of Wales
9 Museum Place
Cardiff
CF1 3NX
Tel: 029 20 376500
Fax: 029 20 221447
Textphone: 029 20 390027
Website: www.artswales.org.uk
Film
The UK Film Council provides funding for film production and training.
UK Film Council
Head Office
10 Little Portland Street
London
W1W 7JG
Tel: 020 7861 7861
Fax: 020 7861 7862
Textphone: 0845 039 0204
Email: info@ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
Website: www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk
Sport
UK Sport
UK Sport works in partnership with the home country sports councils and other agencies to lead sport in the UK to world-class success.
UK Sport
40 Bernard Street
London
WC1N 1ST
Tel: 0207 211 5100
Email: info@uksport.gov.uk
Website: www.uksport.gov.uk
Sports Council for Wales
The Sports Council for Wales is the national organisation responsible for developing and promoting sport and recreation. They increase Participation and Performance:
- To provide opportunities for everyone to participate and enjoy the benefits of sport, whatever their background or ability.
- To develop those individuals with potential into competitors who generate national pride through Welsh sporting achievements.
- To gain international recognition for Wales as a nation with a sporting culture.
Sports Council for Wales
Sophia Gardens
Cardiff
CF11 9SW
Tel: 029 2030 0500
Fax: 029 2030 0600
Email: publicity@scw.co.uk
Website: www.sports-council-wales.co.uk
Social, Health, Education, Training and Employment
Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Commission is responsible for health and safety regulation in Great Britain .
Regional Offices can be found at website: www.hse.gov.uk/contact/maps/index.htm
HSE Infoline Tel: 0845 345 0055
Website: www.hse.gov.uk
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Equality and Human Rights Commission brings together the work of three previous equality commissions and also takes on responsibility for the other aspects of equality: age, sexual orientation and religion or belief, as well as human rights.
3rd floor
3 Callaghan Square
Cardiff
CF10 5BTHelpline Tel: 0845 604 8810
Textphone: 0845 604 8820
Fax: 0845 604 8830
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am-8:00 pm (last call taken at 7:45pm)
Email: wales@equalityhumanrights.com
Website: www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/wales/pages/wales.aspx
Lottery
The Sport and Arts bodies that distribute lottery funding are listed above. The other agencies are:
Big Lottery Fund
The Big Lottery Fund was launched on 1 June 2004 , when the New Opportunities Fund and the Community Fund were combined to create a single new lottery distributor - the Big Lottery Fund. They receive 50 percent of the proceeds for good causes, which is anticipated to be will be between £600 and £700 million a year until the end of the current Camelot licence in early 2009.
Big Lottery Fund
2nd Floor
Ladywell House
Newtown
Powys
SY16 1JB
Tel: 01686 611700
Textphone: 01686 610205
Fax: 01686 621534Big Lottery Fund
6th Floor
1 Kingsway
Cardiff
CF10 3JN
Tel: 029 2067 8200
Fax: 029 2066 7275
Textphone: 0845 6021659
Application packs and information on our programmes Tel: 0845 4 10 20 30
Email: enquiries.wales@biglotteryfund.org.uk
Website: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk
Heritage Lottery Fund
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) enables communities to celebrate, look after and learn more about our diverse heritage. From museums and historic buildings to parks and nature reserves to celebrating traditions, customs and history.
Heritage Lottery Fund
Suite 5A , Hodge House
Guildhall Place
St Mary's Street
Cardiff
CF10 1DY
Tel: 02920 234151
Website: www.hlf.org.uk/English/InYourArea/Wales/
Awards For All
Awards for All is a grants programme set up up to help small groups. It is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Arts Councils, the Sport Councils, and the Big Lottery Fund. The main aim of the programme is to fund projects which involve people in their community; bringing them together to enjoy arts, sports, heritage and other community activities. Sometimes quite small sums of money can have a big impact. The range of grants is £500 to a maximum grant size is £10,000.
Tel: 0845 600 20 40
Website: www.awardsforall.org.uk/wales/
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