Projects helping young Scots overcome barriers to employment and education during the pandemic can today (Wednesday 12 August) celebrate over half a million pounds in funding.
To celebrate International Youth Day, The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of youth activity in the UK, hosted an online live event in front of an audience of voluntary community organisations from across the country to explore how they can harness the power of youth voice.
Charities and community groups across the South West of England have received more than £21 million in much-needed funding since the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown began all thanks to National Lottery players.
Charities and community groups across the East Midlands have received more than £16 million in much-needed funding since the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown began all thanks to National Lottery players.
Charities and community groups across the East Midlands have received more than £16 million in much-needed funding since the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown began, all thanks to National Lottery players.
Charities and community groups across the West Midlands have received more than £22 million in much-needed funding since the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown began all thanks to National Lottery players.
Charities and community groups across the UK have received £300 million in funding since the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown began* – all thanks to National Lottery players.
The National Lottery Community Fund is committing £1.4 million to a new partnership with Global Fund for Children to support the development of the new black and ethnic minority-led Phoenix Fund.
An advisory panel of young people is just one of the ways in which The National Lottery Community Fund is building upon its commitment to further embed youth voice - both in its own work and across the wider sector – the organisation announced today.