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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Supporting communities to tell their stories
7 May, 2025
In our latest blog, Tom Walters introduces our new Evidence and Impact Strategy - and explains how it will enable us better support the communities we serve. Read more -
Walking Alongside Communities: A Commitment to Partnership and Change on Black Health Inequalities
30 April, 2025
David Knott speaks about his experience of speaking at the Black Health Inequalities Summit. Read more -
Commemorating, empowering and supporting our veterans: 80th anniversary of VE & VJ Day
9 April, 2025
David Knott, Chief Executive Officer, reflects on the incredible sacrifices veterans have made for UK communities – and the role of National Lottery funding in supporting them over the years and into the future – and opportunity to apply for funding today. 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.