The IHBC is delighted to welcome Historic England’s (HE) Heritage at Risk Capital Fund, which begins with an Expression of Interest (EOI) process closing on 7 June.
HE’s Co-CEOs, Claudia Kenyatta CBE & Emma Squire CBE write:
We would be grateful if you could share this information with your relevant contacts and networks.
The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund is a programme, of up to £75 million, supporting the repair and conservation of historic buildings and sites at risk across England. Delivered by Historic England and funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
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. Expressions of Interest are now open for the next round of funding.
The fund supports urgent repairs and conservation works to help safeguard historic buildings 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….
The deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest for this round is midnight, Sunday 7 June, 2026. Further rounds of funding will follow later in the year and in future years.
About the Fund
The fund provides capital grants to support:
- Urgent repairs to 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
The fund aims to help secure the long-term future of historic buildings while supporting regeneration, job creation, skills development and community use.
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
Eligibility Criteria
Your project must:
1. Be based in England.
2. Involve an eligible heritage asset, including:
o A Grade I or Grade II* listed building
o A scheduled monument
o In some cases, a Grade II listed or undesignated historic asset within a conservation area
3. Be led by an organisation with legal responsibility for the repair of the property.
What the Fund Supports
Funding is available for capital works, including:
- Structural repairs such as roofs, masonry and rainwater goods
- Professional fees
- Non-recoverable VAT and insurance
- Feasibility studies, surveys and other project development work
- Accessibility improvements and adaptations for reuse
The fund does not support routine maintenance or day-to-day operating costs.
How to Apply
Applications begin with an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to submit a full application.
Find Out More
For further details, including how grants will be prioritised and how to apply, visit:
Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Capital Fund webpage here.
The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund continuation was announced by the Government in January 2026 as part of a wider investment in culture and heritage.
Applicants and projects must meet the fund-specific requirements listed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Capital Fund webpage here.
