abstract:The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) was set up in 1980 to save the most outstanding parts of our national heritage, in memory of those who have given their lives for the UK. It will receive £20million Government grant in aid between 2011-15 allowing for an annual budget of £4m-5m.
The papers were eventually purchased using money raised by journalist Gareth Halfacree, who has been campaigning for some time, Google, the NationalHeritageMemorialFund, and private donors.
"However, there would be significant implications for Wales and the other devolved nations if the English Heritage were to be merged with the UK-wide Heritage Lottery Fund and NationalHeritageMemorialFund, " said the spokesperson.