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What community means as we begin 2026
In 2025, communities led change across the UK. Our Chief Exec reflects on trust, equity, youth, and how funding supported resilience and renewal.
Two complementary models: partners announced for Grant Holder Support pilot
We’re piloting two new support models with Lloyds Bank Foundation and Civic Power Fund to better reach and support community organisations in England.
7 things we learned at the first Climate Action Fund Festival
7 things we learned at the first Climate Action Fund Festival when communities, climate experts and young leaders connected for the first time.
Better data in Bradford
Better Start Bradford used SystmOne to improve data quality, upskill staff and drive district-wide systems change across children’s health services.
Embedding prevention and early intervention in midwifery: A Better Start Bradford’s legacy
Better Start Bradford helps midwifery students embed prevention and early intervention through real-world learning, community practice and public health skills.
Understanding contribution analysis in A Better Start’s national evaluation
Learn how contribution analysis helps evaluate A Better Start’s impact, showing what the programme contributes to improving outcomes for babies and toddlers.
Reaching the future workforce
Charlotte Woodhouse, early years facilitator, shares how Better Start Bradford delivered tailored training for Level 2 and 3 students in local colleges.
Young people set to create change on their own terms as £20m #iwill Fund returns
The National Lottery Community Fund is launching the latest strand of #iwill funding, ready to equip the next generation with the tools to champion the causes they care about most.
We can all play a role in fixing this together
We believe everything starts with community. Many racialised communities face deep health inequities that we aim to address.
Spirit of 2012: closing our doors but continuing our legacy
Ruth Hollis reflects on Spirit of 2012’s journey, celebrating the pride, energy and commitment that shaped its impact across the UK.