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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8 March, 2022
This international women’s day we want to highlight the exceptional women who have a positive impact on their community. Read more -
How Awards for All England is supporting communities to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee
17 February, 2022
Here's how Awards for All England can support your community to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee Read more -
The importance of funding for marginalised LGBT+ communities
7 February, 2022
On Thursday 3 February, The LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund was launched - a two-year partnership between Consortium and The National Lottery Community Fund. Read more -
6 January, 2022
As we start a new year, and look ahead to 2022, I reflect too on 2021 – another year defined by a global pandemic. Read more -
Helping address the issue of employment in the UK
7 December, 2021
This is the second blog in our series exploring how funding from The National Lottery Community Fund helps people find employment, and also how we promote employability to people furthest from the job market. Read more -
Putting Communities First - Impact Report
29 November, 2021
Our new report brings together a range of information in a comprehensive survey of the impact that our funding makes possible. Read more -
Community Spirit set to shine for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations
17 November, 2021
The National Lottery Community Fund is setting out a number of initiatives that enable communities across the United Kingdom to take part in celebrations marking Her Majesty The Queen’s historic reign. Read more -
National Lottery Awards for All in England: Getting your project ready to apply
8 November, 2021
Thinking of applying for National Lottery Awards for All in England? Here's what your group needs before applying. Read more -
SEAS Sailability activities improve wellbeing of disabled people and their families
14 October, 2021
“Everyone relaxes, anxiety levels are significantly reduced, tensions within families ease.” Read more -
What we learned from the Building Connections Fund programme
13 October, 2021
The Building Connections Fund (BCF) was a three year partnership between Government, The Co-op Foundation and The National Lottery Community Fund (The Fund), set up in response to the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness. Read more
