Following the successful first year of the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, which saw £15 million invested in projects across England, applications are now open for a second round of funding.
Up to £15 million in funding is now available to at-risk heritage sites this year, as part of a total £75 million Heritage at Risk Capital Fund.
The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest for this round is midnight, Sunday 14th June 2026.
What the fund supports
The fund supports urgent repairs and conservation works to help safeguard historic buildings across England and bring them back into sustainable use. It is targeted at areas in greatest need, particularly where heritage investment can deliver wider social and economic benefits for local communities. It is delivered by Historic England and funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
The fund aims to help secure the long-term future of historic buildings while supporting regeneration, job creation, skills development and community use. It provides capital grants to support:
- Urgent repairs to eligible heritage assets at risk
- Conservation works to prevent further deterioration
- Project development work as part of a wider repair scheme
- Adaptations that support sustainable reuse and accessibility
Emma Squire and Claudia Kenyatta, Co-CEOs of Historic England said,
“With applications now open for a second round of funding through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, we are encouraging organisations across England to come forward with projects that can help secure the future of some of our most valued buildings.
“Historic buildings connect people to their local history and identity, while providing spaces that support wellbeing, pride and social connection.
“Through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, this investment will support places most in need, helping to repair and secure the future of some of our most valued heritage.
“By protecting these buildings and supporting their sustainable reuse, we can help communities unlock their potential for generations to come.”
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants, full details of which are available on the website, include:
- Local authorities
- Charities
- Community Interest Companies
- Heritage Development Trusts
- Other not-for-profit organisations with legal responsibility for the repair of an eligible building
How to apply
Applications begin with an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to submit a full application. Further rounds of funding will follow later in the year and in future years.
For further details, including how grants will be prioritised and how to apply, visit: Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Capital Fund webpage.
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