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.
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.
