Spread a Smile is just one of many community projects supporting people feeling isolated during this challenging time. It has been awarded more than £9,000 of National Lottery funding to support the expansion of a digital art workshop programme for seriously ill children and their families.
The National Lottery Community Fund, is pleased to announce that from 28 June, grassroots charities and community groups tackling loneliness in England will be able to apply for a share of £2 million support their work.
This Loneliness Awareness Week The National Lottery Community Fund is shining a light on the incredible community projects and charities using National Lottery funding to build social connections and tackle loneliness in Dorset.
Loneliness is a big concern. According to The National Lottery Community Fund’s most recent Community Research Index, almost half of respondents say that tackling loneliness and isolation is an important priority for the year ahead.
The National Lottery Community Fund, the UK’s largest funder of community activity, has today announced the appointment of the new Chair of its Northern Ireland Committee.
Today, The National Lottery Community Fund opens the £10 million Mind Our Future grant programme for applications. The programme has been designed by young people to empower young people across Wales to improve their mental health and resilience.
Hundreds of young people from the West Midlands will gain access to new volunteering and employment opportunities as part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – thanks to over £700,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund.
People and communities across Scotland most affected by the pandemic are looking to the future with a National Lottery boost of £11 million announced today (TUESDAY 25 MAY).
