Heritage at Risk Capital Fund

Historic England
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Funding

£100,000 – £1,000,000

Location

England

Applications

Open until 1 April 2030

Overview

The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund pays for the repair and conservation of historic buildings and sites in England. You can apply for between £100,000 and £1,000,000. Up to £60 million is available over four years, running to 2030. Projects in deprived areas and those that bring community benefit will be prioritised.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Project must involve repair or conservation of a historic building or site at risk
  • Project must be located in England
  • Priority given to projects in areas of high deprivation
  • Priority given to projects delivering community benefit
Who is this for?

This fund is for anyone looking to repair or conserve a historic building or site in England that is at risk. Projects in deprived areas or those delivering clear community benefit are more likely to receive funding. Eligibility criteria are not specified, so contact Historic England directly to check if your project qualifies.

Regions

No published award history for Historic England. Some funders do not publish their grants data.

Full details from Historic England

The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund (HARCF) supports the repair and conservation of historic buildings and sites at risk across England. Following the successful first year of the fund, which saw £15 million invested in projects across England, up to £60 million remains available for allocation over the next four years, to 2030. Priority will be given to projects in areas of England with the highest level of deprivation and need for investment, and those that bring most community benefit.

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Last updated: 3 August 2026