Deadline: 1-Jul-23
The Wolfson Foundation is providing grants to support organisations managing sites of outstanding historic, architectural and cultural significance and that have a clear emphasis on public access and engagement.
The Wolfson Foundation awards grants towards conservation and restoration work, interpretation, and education spaces.
Elements & Aims
- Your project should involve one or more of the following elements:
- restoration or conservation work to the historic fabric of the building
- excellent interpretation of historic buildings, landscapes and collections
- and also have at least one of the following aims:
- increased numbers of visitors to historic sites
- better public engagement with and understanding of sites of historical and cultural significance
- improved future sustainability of the organisation.
Funding Information
- Minimum grant amount: £15,000
- Usual grant range: £15,000 – £100,000
- Match funding required: Yes, if project cost is >£50,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Your site should:
- be a registered charity or a local authority
- be open and accessible to the public for the majority of the year, with a reasonable number of visitors. They know that COVID-19 continues to affect visitor numbers and understand that the environment for many public sites has changed.
- be listed as:
- Grade I, II or a Scheduled Monument (England and Wales)
- Category A, B or a Scheduled Monument (Scotland)
- Grade A, B+ or a Scheduled Monument (Northern Ireland).
- When they receive a high level of interest in this programme, they will prioritise applications from sites which are listed as Grade I, Category A, Grade A or a Scheduled Monument.
- For landscapes, parks and gardens, you should make a case that the site has national significance.
What they don’t fund?
- Examples of ineligible projects and costs include:
- Purchase of land or existing buildings (including a building’s freehold)
- Grants direct to individuals
- Grants through conduit organisations
- Overheads, maintenance costs and VAT
- Non-specific appeals (including circulars) and endowment funds
- Costs of meetings, exhibitions, concerts, expeditions, conferences, lectures, etc.
- Salary costs
- Running costs, including vehicle fuel and maintenance
- Film, websites or promotional materials
- Repayment of loans
- Projects that have already been completed or will be by the time of award
For more information, visit Wolfson Foundation.