Media centre
We support journalists with stories, data and case studies about the impact of National Lottery funding on communities across the UK.
Across the UK, millions of people are transforming their communities with projects to improve their local environment, tackle isolation, or help young people to thrive, and they’re making it happen with funding and support from The National Lottery Community Fund.
Each year, more than 5 million people benefit from projects we fund – from small local initiatives to national partnerships. We fund a community project every 8 minutes in every local authority in the UK.
What we offer
We can provide:
- interviews with spokespeople
- case studies and real-life stories
- insight and statistics about funded projects
- comment on topics affecting communities
Contact the press office
If you're a journalist, contact our press office:
Phone (weekdays, 9am to 5pm):
020 7211 1888
Email:
pressoffice@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Out of hours (evenings and weekends):
07867 500572
We aim to respond promptly during our office hours.
Please note
- we can only respond to media enquiries
- for anything else – including funding applications or grant queries – visit our contact us page.
- for Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, email: freedomofinformation@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
Recent press releases
Dormant assets funding support helps Scottish youth organisations address social issues
Ten organisations in Scotland share £989,202 through Young Start funding. Projects will help children and young people build confidence, skills and connections.
The National Lottery Community Fund appoints new board members
The National Lottery Community Fund has today announced the appointment of 2 new board members, Michelle Mitchell OBE and Sunder Katwala.
Bays of Harris land ownership bid receives £1 million funding in from Scottish Land Fund
Bays of Harris Community Estate Limited receives £1,082,680 in funding. Almost 11,000 hectares of land in the Outer Hebrides will move into community ownership.
Sir Chris Hoy celebrates £1 billion National Lottery milestone for Glasgow ahead of Commonwealth Games
Sir Chris Hoy celebrates £1 billion of National Lottery funding in Glasgow. New grants help communities connect with Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.