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Community-led climate projects get boost from groundbreaking new partnership
Pioneering new partnership commissioned by The National Lottery Community Fund is set to transform community-led climate action across the UK by connecting grassroots projects,
Walking Alongside Communities: A Commitment to Partnership and Change on Black Health Inequalities (1)
David Knott speaks about his experience of speaking at the Black Health Inequalities Summit.
Commemorating, empowering and supporting our veterans: 80th anniversary of VE & VJ Day
David Knott, Chief Executive Officer, reflects on the incredible sacrifices veterans have made for UK communities – and the role of National Lottery funding in supporting them.
Embedding youth voice in our funding: an interview with our young decision makers, Tia and Rachael
Rachael and Tia speak about their time on the UK Fund’s decision-making panel and their Youth Voice journeys.
Meet the team: introducing our new Young Board and Committee Members
We’re delighted to announce that we have appointed four young people to our board and Country Committees for the very first time.
Composting project awarded over £1 million to inspire communities to cut food waste
Incredible Surplus CIC has been awarded more than £1 million to set up ‘compost villages’ across Birmingham to combat food waste in the UK.
Meet the inspirational mum who has raised thousands after losing her 10-year-old son to an incurable brain tumour
Named after her own son, Dianne Parkes set up Joss Searchlight, a dedicated organisation focused on supporting families affected by childhood brain tumours.
AI can be a powerful force for good: harnessing Artificial Intelligence for people and communities
The National Lottery Community Fund has published guidance on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for funding applications.
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Community in 2025
Our Chief Executive reflects on the year gone by and looks ahead at what is to come.
Community-powered projects receive National Lottery funding to help lower bills and create a greener future
16 community projects in the UK that help households lower their energy bills by reducing how much energy they use, have received almost £20 million in National Lottery funding.