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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 -
Black Thrive Global Growing Great Ideas
10 September, 2021
Black Thrive Global (BTG) is on a mission to positively transform the Black experience. Read more -
Planting the seeds of change for young people with autism
20 August, 2021
Autism Life Centres, based in Rhondda, formed after a group of families realised there was a need for a specific provision for young adults with autism in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT). Read more -
“Digging Deeside enhances me – it has helped me feel more alive”
13 August, 2021
Social gardening project in Flintshire changing people’s lives Read more -
Places Called Home: a pilot partnership
6 August, 2021
Read about the pilot partnership between The National Lottery Community Fund and IKEA UK and the Places Called Home programme. Read more -
“A beacon of hope for all our futures”. Restoring a 600 year old Welsh treasure
5 August, 2021
Based in Cardiff East, Llanrumney Hall has been standing since 1450 having been a hotel a mansion, and even a pub. Its future however was in danger before it was returned to community ownership in 2015. Read more -
4 August, 2021
It is often said that complex problems require complex solutions. Down to Earth Project recognises and acts upon that need for complexity as it brings to life its vision of tackling social inequality and environmental challenges to create equitable places. Read more
