News
If you want to find out about what’s happening at The National Lottery Community Fund, you’ve come to the right place. You can read the latest news on: the community groups and charities we fund, how we work with the Government and other funders to distribute National Lottery money and how we support local communities across the UK to become more active, vibrant and stronger together.
Blog posts
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26 September, 2025
In our latest blog, Chief Executive David Knott explains why we’ve joined teams with the government to launch a bold new initiative - the £175m Community Wealth Fund - supporting some of the most disadvantaged communities in England. Read more -
Make do and mend - use old jeans to make a denim planter
25 September, 2025
This Recycling Week Melissa Santiago-Val, CEO of Cambridge charity Sew Positive, supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, shows you how to make a plant pot using denim fabric from an old pair of jeans and a soft drink bottle. Read more -
Reflections from the Health and Social Care Committee visit to Blackpool Better Start
5 September, 2025
Claire Dunne, Senior Research and Development Manager at the National Children’s Bureau, highlights how A Better Start is influencing a new inquiry into the first 1000 days of a child’s life. Read more
People Stories
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“You’re very much left alone. We’re so lucky to have Dementia Forward”
23 October, 2023
With experience of caring for her mum who has advanced dementia, Trish recognised small signs of the condition in her husband Mike. Read more -
“Restoring hope to those who have none” – The pivotal work of West Midlands Anti Slavery Network
1 February, 2023
Hannah Periton speaks about her pride in the work that she and the West Midlands Anti-Slavery Network do. Read more -
How nature can help people ‘open up like a flower’ after dementia diagnosis
21 January, 2022
After his dementia diagnosis, Bill went along to The Sensory Trust, which facilitates activities for young people as well as those with dementia. Here is his story. Read more
Press Releases
Our press releases will give you the key facts about funding announcements, new grants or research, special events, launches, which charities have been awarded funding, innovative projects, best practice in the sector and more.