Government Bodies in Wales General

Welsh Government
http://www.wales.gov.uk
The Welsh Government is the devolved government of Wales.

The Charity Commission
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk
The Charity Commission is here to give the public confidence in the integrity of charities in England and Wales. We are a UK Government department responsible to the Courts for our decisions and to the Home Secretary for the way we use our resources.

Countryside Council for Wales
http://www.ccw.gov.uk
The Countryside Council for Wales is the Government\'s statutory adviser on sustaining natural beauty, wildlife and the opportunity for outdoor enjoyment in Wales and its inshore waters. The national wildlife conservation authority.

CADW
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk
Cadw is a Welsh word which means \'to keep\'. Cadw\'s mission is to protect, conserve, and to promote an appreciation of the built heritage of Wales. The full title of the organization is Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments Executive Agency, and it is a part of the National Assembly for Wales. Created in 1984, Cadw carries out the complete range of responsibilities for the conservation, presentation, and promotion of the built heritage of Wales on behalf of the National Assembly for Wales.

Wales Tourist Board
http://www.visitwales.com
From rolling hills to golden beaches, from soaring sea cliffs to the rugged grandeur of Snowdonia, the scenery of Wales is spectacular. So, too, is its history. Ancient standing stones, ruined Norman castles, tiny harbours which once sent schooners and tall ships half way around the world - everything the intrigued visitor could ever want is to be found in this fascinating country.

Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Wales
http://www.rcahmw.org.uk
The Royal Commission is the investigating body and national archive for the historic environment of Wales. It has the lead role in ensuring that Wales\' archaeological, built and maritime heritage is authoritatively recorded and understood, and seeks to promote appreciation of this heritage nationally and internationally.

Wales Office
http://www.walesoffice.gov.uk
Established in 1999, the Wales Office supports the Secretary of State for Wales in ensuring the smooth working of the devolution settlement in Wales. It is Wales’ voice in Westminster and Westminster’s voice in Wales. The Wales Office is based in Gwydyr House, Whitehall, London and Discovery House, Cardiff Bay.

Environment Agency of England and Wales
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Environment Agency of England and Wales web site.