This month, 90 community groups and organisations across Wales are welcoming the New Year with news of a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund.
In the latest round of grants awarded from the Dormant Accounts Fund NI, 15 voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector organisations have received their share of £1,248,814 to support their long-term future.
London-based community group running workshops to educate students on Female Genital Mutilation is expanding their service after receiving almost £10,000 funding.
Christmas has come early for 139 community groups across Northern Ireland who are sharing a total of £6.8million of funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.