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Reflections from the Health and Social Care Committee visit to Blackpool Better Start
5 September, 2025
Claire Dunne, Senior Research and Development Manager at the National Children’s Bureau, highlights how A Better Start is influencing a new inquiry into the first 1000 days of a child’s life. Read more -
A Better Start programme’s impact on the government’s new early years strategy
5 September, 2025
Sarah Creek, Early Years Programme Lead at NCB, reflects on how A Better Start’s learning and evidence has influenced the Best Start in Life strategy. Read more -
Reaching the future workforce: Better Start Bradford
5 September, 2025
Charlotte Woodhouse, Early Years Facilitator at Better Start Bradford, shows how the partnership was able to provide bespoke training to support the needs of Level 2 and 3 students in local colleges. Read more -
The National Lottery Community Fund appoints Dr. David Halpern CBE as advisor to its Board
1 September, 2025
Today, The National Lottery Community Fund has announced that it has appointed Dr. David Halpern CBE as advisor to its Board. His appointment will help ensure The National Lottery Community Fund continues to strengthen its support for communities across the UK through robust evidence and learning. Read more -
15 August, 2025
In this blog, Jacinta Linden celebrates 20 Years of Values-Led Leadership and Partnership at Bolster Community. Read more -
Unlocking systemic change led by communities: the Solidarity Fund
3 June, 2025
Ali Torabi, Head of Funding Development, shares details of the Solidarity Fund launching in June – and how it has been shaped by community feedback Read more -
Changing systems within the Solidarity Fund: what we mean and why it matters
3 June, 2025
Systems change is about making systems fairer - creating structures that work better for everyone. Read more -
Accountability and lived experience within the Solidarity Fund: what we mean and why it matters
3 June, 2025
Lived experience leadership is about creating spaces where those most affected by injustice have real influence over how work is designed and delivered. Read more -
Strengthening solidarity: what we mean and why it matters
3 June, 2025
Practising solidarity means supporting each other, building trust, and creating spaces where those most affected by inequality can lead the way in shaping solutions. Read more -
Organising for change within the Solidarity Fund: what we mean and why it matters
3 June, 2025
Building power within communities is central to our mission. But what exactly do we mean by building power, and why is it so crucial? Read more
