Press Releases

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1. New National Lottery and Government partnership to help more vulnerable people

   19 March, 2021 in UK-wide

   More of the most vulnerable people in our communities will be supported by an expanded Government programme thanks to an around £18 million new investment.

2. Charity infrastructure organisations to enhance digital capabilities to be fit for the future, thanks to National Lottery funding

   10 March, 2021 in UK-wide

   Fourteen charity and voluntary sector infrastructure organisations across the UK are to receive a share of £600,000 to enhance their digital capabilities and become fit for the future.

3. People in the UK say that the pandemic will change their behaviour and lead to a longer-term boost in community spirit

   2 March, 2021 in UK-wide

   Survey reveals lessons learnt from a year of lockdowns

4. Article in The Times

   1 March, 2021 in UK-wide

   We’re aware of the piece in The Times today (1st March) about the former Chief Executive and former leadership team. There is no place for bullying or inappropriate behaviour at The National Lottery Community Fund. We are already in close touch with DCMS on this matter and will fully support any investigation.

5. Climate Action Fund opens to applicants across the UK, looking to address waste and sustainable consumption in their communities

   24 February, 2021 in UK-wide

   The second round of Climate Action Fund is launched with a new report.

6. Lived Experience Leaders receive National Lottery funding to tackle social issues in response to COVID-19

   16 February, 2021 in UK-wide

   The National Lottery Community Fund is today announcing £2.4million of funding going to 48 projects across the UK as part of its Leaders with Lived Experience programme.

7. Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport announces new Chair appointment

   16 February, 2021 in UK-wide

8. 2021: importance of communities set to remain high as people identify loneliness and isolation as a key issue to tackle in their local area

   12 January, 2021 in UK-wide

   New research out today shows that the pandemic has helped to reignite people’s interest in their local community and sparked a desire to be more involved in 2021.

9. London community action groups receive £1.3 million National Lottery funding to reach grassroot groups on frontline of COVID response

   17 December, 2020 in UK-wide

   The National Lottery Community Fund has today announced it is working alongside a number of expertly-placed funding programmes in London to ensure more than £1.3 million of National Lottery funding is delivered to communities most vulnerable to the impact of COVID-19.

10. UK communities supported through turbulent 2020, thanks to £650 million of National Lottery funding

    8 December, 2020 in UK-wide

    New figures released today reveal that over £650 million has gone to communities across the UK throughout 2020, thanks to National Lottery players.