Early access to nature is truly life-changing. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund has launched Meithrin Natur—a new £10 million programme to support the health and wellbeing of babies and young children in Wales through meaningful connections with the natural environment. In this blog, Dr Simone Lowthe Thomas, Chair of our Wales Committee, shares why this funding matters and how it aims to create lasting impact.

Babies, children, and their families across Wales are set to get closer to nature thanks to a National Lottery programme that aims to improve early years health and wellbeing through a greater connection with the outdoors.

The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, is delighted to announce the appointment of two new Directors who will play a significant role in driving forward the organisation’s continued delivery of its strategy - It Starts with Community.