The Historic Houses Foundation gives critical grants to preserve historic buildings in England
and Wales.
We are an independent charity which gives grants to help preserve heritage buildings of architectural significance, particularly historic country houses, their gardens and grounds, and the works of art within them.
Historic Houses Foundation Grants
We give grants to organisations and individuals who demonstrate a sustainable commitment to the management and care of historic buildings and who open them to the public.
Our grants support a wide variety of work, from repairing castle roofs to the rescue of follies, historic gateways, garden terraces, stable yards and glasshouses. Without them, many unique and precious buildings would be lost.
Support The Historic Houses Foundation
Just as threatened historic buildings need us, we need your support to continue our work. We aim to boost our endowment through a match-funding campaign supported by a generous donor.
The campaign will help us make sure that irreplaceable buildings are conserved before it is too late. The campaign is time-limited so we need your help now. Please consider making a gift or, for the long term, leave us a legacy in your will.
Stories from the Historic Houses Foundation
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Name change: Country Houses Foundation
As from the end of June, the Country Houses Foundation has reverted to its original name and will no longer be known as the Historic Houses Foundation. This change is to avoid the understandable confusion with the similarly named Historic Houses.
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One of the most significant restoration projects of the era:
The Historic Houses Foundation is not afraid to get involved in some of the most significant restoration projects of the era, as its grant aid to the Stowe House Preservation Trust demonstrates.
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Atlantic College: global connections
The Historic Houses Foundation is offering a grant to a medieval castle in Wales that now champions truly global connections for the modern world.
“The Historic Houses Foundation is a one-off, funding projects that enhance and renew some of our best and most beautiful historic buildings.”
— Dr Anna Keay OBE, Director, Landmark Trust —