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Join our Board: new trustees sought to help change lives across the UK
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is recruiting new members to join the Board of The National Lottery Community Fund.
Scotland’s children and young people shape how millions in forgotten funds are spent
Young Start reopens, investing £9m annually in helping children and young people build confidence, develop skills, strengthen relationships and take action.
The new Young Start: shaped by children and young people
Rachel Mathers, our Young Start Development Manager, shares how supporting children and young people across the UK shaped the Young Start programme in Scotland.
It started with a Walk and Talk – Mohammed’s story
With support from the Climate Action Fund, projects like Hamiltonhill Claypits Local Nature Reserve show what can happen when communities lead the way.
Youth charities in Scotland receive £2m funding boost
Youth charities across Scotland will benefit from a £2m funding boost from The National Lottery Community Fund, supporting 22 projects helping children and young people thrive.
Good food, for everyone, forever
In this blog Liz Watchorn, Head of Funding shares why the new round of the Climate Action Fund is designed to support long-term positive change in UK food systems.
Go Kids Go share their tips for applying to funding
Roy Wild, Training Manager at Go Kids Go shares his experience of getting funding and tips to help you apply for funding.
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.
Future of Rothesay's Winter Garden secured thanks to funding from Scottish Land Fund
16 grants totalling £2,164,121 for community asset projects across Scotland announced today by the Scottish Land Fund.
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.