Funding programmes
A Better Start
A Better Start was a 10 year, £215 million National Lottery funded programme focused on promoting good early childhood development.
Ageing Better
Ageing Better was an £87 million, 7-year programme funded by The National Lottery Community Fund between 2015 and March 2022.
Building Better Opportunities
Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, with matched funding from the European Social Fund for projects across England that tackled poverty and promoted social inclusion.
Building Connections Fund
This fund was set up by The National Lottery Community Fund, the Co-op Foundation and the government. It supports projects that prevent or reduce loneliness.
Changing Futures
The programme aims to improve the lives of adults experiencing multiple disadvantages. It also supports the public sector and local communities to work together in new ways.
Climate Action Fund - round 1
The Climate Action Fund is a ten-year £100 million fund supporting communities across the UK to take action on climate change.
COVID-19 Community-led Organisations Recovery Scheme
Funding for specialist partners to distribute to communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 funding under £10,000 – including Coronavirus Community Support Fund
We want to support projects and organisations playing a vital role in helping their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dormant Accounts Fund NI
Dormant Accounts Fund NI supports the VCSE sector in Northern Ireland to be resilient and prepared for the future by funding activity that increases capacity and sustainability.
Early Action Neighbourhood Fund
A £5.3 million fund to set up early intervention in family support, young people's wellbeing and legal advice.