Aims/priorities: Grants are available to organisations and individuals for repairs and restoration work required to prevent loss of or damage to historic buildings, their gardens, and any outbuildings, located in England or Wales. The objectives of the Foundation are:
- To advance the preservation, for the public benefit, of buildings of sufficient historic or architectural significance or importance to merit preservation, together with their gardens and grounds
- To protect and augment the amenities and furnishings of any such buildings, gardens and grounds
Who can apply? Applicants can be either an organisation or a private individual, having legal responsibility for the repair of an historic building, its gardens and grounds, in England or Wales
Grant amount: The minimum grant that can be applied for is £1,000 and the maximum is £250,000
Application process: The Foundation operates a two-stage application process. Pre-application forms are available to complete online or download from the Foundation's website. If successful, the Foundation will arrange a site visit to make an initial check of the suitability and feasibility of the project prior to completion of the full application form.
Deadline: Pre-applications forms can be submitted at any time. Full application forms are considered at quarterly meetings held throughout the year.
Contact information: Tel 01453 547 124 or Email info@historichousesfoundation.org.uk
Website address: historichousesfoundation