A number of projects in East Sussex are working to address the extent to which children have missed out on social interactions, as a result of successive lockdowns.
A Buckinghamshire group, which runs horsemanship sessions for those living with mental health issues and learning disabilities, is celebrating after receiving nearly £100,000.
A group in Oxford which uses the ancient Japanese art of origami to help those experiencing anxiety and other mental health problems is celebrating after receiving a £10,000 grant.
London-based charity Kids Against Racism has received National Lottery funding to connect young people from diverse communities through a pen pal scheme to combat loneliness and prejudice.
An organisation supporting people leaving prison to turn their lives around and a group promoting rural communities are among 32 receiving grants today to secure their long-term future.
The National Lottery Community Fund has announced £2.6 million of funding to 59 projects across Northern Ireland. The National Lottery funding is going to a range of projects, including support for carers, and groups running activities to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing as COVID-19 restrictions ease.
