News
How I describe A Better Start and what it achieved
Donna Sherratt looks back at A Better Start and the learnings from it.
A Better Start - a community rich with energy, learning, and hope
Tara Poore, former Better Start Director reflects on the foundations and achievements of the programme locally and in the wider community.
It started with a shed and a cuppa – Nobby and Jim’s story
Community climate action doesn’t always look like big infrastructure or complex technology. Sometimes, it starts in a shed, with a broken chair, a kettle on and a conversation.
It started with a friendly face – Nmoye’s story
Through Support and Action Women’s Network, Nmoye helps build inclusion, confidence and belonging. She shows other women what’s possible when communities support one another.
Closing of Spirit of 2012
As the Spirit of 2012 trust comes to a close, Phil Chamberlain of the National Lottery Community Fund reflects on the incredible opportunities it created.
What Big Local teaches us about community-led change
Hear from Barbara from Gaunless Gateway in Bishop Auckland – one of 150 neighbourhoods across England to receive funding from our Big Local programme.
Good food, for everyone, forever
In this blog Liz Watchorn, Head of Funding shares why the new round of the Climate Action Fund is designed to support long-term positive change in UK food systems.
What community means as we begin 2026
In 2025, communities led change across the UK. Our Chief Exec reflects on trust, equity, youth, and how funding supported resilience and renewal.
Two complementary models: partners announced for Grant Holder Support pilot
We’re piloting two new support models with Lloyds Bank Foundation and Civic Power Fund to better reach and support community organisations in England.
7 things we learned at the first Climate Action Fund Festival
7 things we learned at the first Climate Action Fund Festival when communities, climate experts and young leaders connected for the first time.