Isle of Anglesey County Council

The Welsh Church Act Fund is an independent charitable trust.

The Welsh Church Act Fund was established from the proceeds and assets of the disestablishment of the Church of England within Wales. These assets were distributed evenly amongst the former county councils in Wales and then divided between the Welsh unitary authorities when they were formed in 1996. 

Isle of Anglesey County Council has set up a trust to manage the fund in Anglesey. A council committe called 'The Executive' acts as the sole trustee. 

How much money you can get

Applications up to a maximum grant of £2,500 will be considered.

Who can apply

Groups, clubs and organisations in Anglesey can apply for money to help with different projects.

The fund can be used for things like:

• supporting Welsh arts and literature
• organisations which help people who are struggling with money but not to provide loans or grants to those individuals
• supporting religious activities
• organisations who provide support to people suffering illness
• organisations who help and support older people to live in our communities
• social or recreational activities on Anglesey
• projects about history, buildings, science or nature that is relevant to Anglesey
• medical or social research
• organisations who support people who are blind or visually impaired

You can find out more about how the fund can be used in the attachment on this page.

Who cannot apply

You usually will not get a grant if:

• you already received help from another council department
• you already had money from this fund in the same financial year
• you are an individual
• your project is for a political party

How we decide

Once the date for applications has closed, each application will be assessed by Isle of Anglesey County Council's portfolio holders for:

• finance, corporate business and customer experience
• education and Welsh language

For 2026, The Executive has agreed that the funding available will be £25,000 and that the maximum grant award will be £2,500.

How to apply

You must fill in the online application form to apply.

We might ask you for more information before making a decision.

Sometimes we can only give you the grant after you show proof, like receipts or invoices.

You can find out more about the guidelines and conditions for the fund in the attachment on this page.

Closing dates

Applications close on 12 June 2026.

You should hear if your application has been successful within two months after the closing date.

What happens next

If you are successful

You will get a letter telling you the grant has been approved.

The money will be paid by BACS bank transfer.

You must show a bank statement or paying‑in slip in your organisation’s name.

If you receive money, you must mention Isle of Anglesey County Council’s support in any publicity you create.

Isle of Anglesey County Council also encourages organisations to provide services in both Welsh and English.

If you are not successful

You will get an email or letter.

You cannot appeal the decision.