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Media centre

We support journalists with stories, data and case studies about the impact of National Lottery funding on communities across the UK.

Across the UK, millions of people are transforming their communities with projects to improve their local environment, tackle isolation, or help young people to thrive, and they’re making it happen with funding and support from The National Lottery Community Fund.

Each year, more than 5 million people benefit from projects we fund – from small local initiatives to national partnerships. We fund a community project every 8 minutes in every local authority in the UK.

What we offer

We can provide:

  • interviews with spokespeople
  • case studies and real-life stories
  • insight and statistics about funded projects
  • comment on topics affecting communities

Contact the press office

If you're a journalist, contact our press office:

Phone (weekdays, 9am to 5pm):
020 7211 1888

Email:
pressoffice@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

Out of hours (evenings and weekends):
07867 500572

We aim to respond promptly during our office hours.

Please note

Recent press releases

National Lottery goes all in for Glasgow 2026 with new funding bringing the Games to communities across Scotland

An additional £2.2 million of funding is being announced today (Wednesday 25 March) to support community, arts, and sports activity inspired by Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Communities across the UK are tackling the food waste crisis

As Food Waste Action Week kicks off, the UK's largest community funder spotlights grassroots projects turning the tables on food waste 

Scotland’s children and young people shape how millions in forgotten funds are spent

Young Start reopens 25 Feb 2026. The programme invests £9m annually in helping children and young people build confidence, develop skills, strengthen relationships and take action.

Youth charities in Scotland receive £2m funding boost

Youth charities in Scotland receive £2m funding boost