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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 -
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 -
1 April, 2021
Faiza Khan MBE, Director of Engagement and Insight, reflects on the Fund’s recent conference: Communities Can Conference – a day of thought-provoking discussion to mark one year, since the UK went into lockdown. Read more
