Blog posts
Looking for colour, context and perspective about the work of The National Lottery Community Fund, its impact on communities and topics currently in the news? It’s all here. This blog will explain, explore, showcase and examine the ways in which civil society, and as a result the sector, is changing. Read about what people in communities across the UK and sector thought leaders have to say and form your own opinion.
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21 July, 2021
Since Hannah Paterson started her new role leading our work at the Fund around Innovation, Policy and Practice she’s been busy. Back in February she reached out across Twitter looking to connect with those delivering interesting ways of doing things. Read more -
19 July, 2021
Transition Network dreams of a world where people in their local communities have the ability to deal with the societal and environmental challenges which affect them. Read more -
Growing Great Ideas: supporting transformational change
14 July, 2021
How do you invest in and support transformational change? Read more -
Railway Gardens: A sustainable community space designed by residents
7 July, 2021
Splott is a densely-populated urban area of Cardiff where residents have come together to bring back the natural environment and place it at the heart of their community activities. Read more -
1 July, 2021
This Sunday, July 4, will see thousands of people come together to mark the first ever UK-wide National Thank You Day. The idea came from just 13 individuals, back in May. Read more -
Young People in the Lead: ‘Young people are Hope’
23 June, 2021
Joe Rich, our Head of Youth Voice, shares more about her work with our Young People in the Lead advisory panel. Read more -
Making it work: our funding for employment
15 June, 2021
We want to talk about the difference charities and community groups make to people who are out of work, especially those who have never worked, have been out of work for a while, or have particular barriers to accessing employment. Read more -
Volunteers’ Week - An unprecedented response to an unprecedented crisis
1 June, 2021
Using new data taken from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund evaluation, this Volunteers’ Week we’re able to share an unprecedented insight into the impact and benefits of volunteering. Read more -
Why you should Love Coventry – 2021’s UK City of Culture
17 May, 2021
Last Thursday (12 May), the team at Coventry City of Culture Trust announced the Love Coventry programme, and £1.3 million of new funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. Read more
