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Communities across the UK are tackling the food waste crisis
As Food Waste Action Week kicks off, the UK's largest community funder spotlights grassroots projects turning the tables on food waste
Join our Board: new trustees sought to help change lives across the UK
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is recruiting new members to join the Board of The National Lottery Community Fund.
It started with a seed of hope – Helen’s story
For Helen, growing food became a way to regain confidence and look forward again, during and after cancer treatment. She found more than just a hobby: she found a seed of hope.
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.
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.
Dormant Assets for All funding supports community organisations in Northern Ireland
Read about the 35 community and social enterprise organisations in Northern Ireland awarded grants of up to £20,000 through the Dormant Assets for All programme in November 2025.
Grassroots projects across Northern Ireland share £3.4m National Lottery funding
£3.4m from the National Lottery Awards for All will support 212 community projects across Northern Ireland.
Spirit of 2012: closing our doors but continuing our legacy
Ruth Hollis reflects on Spirit of 2012’s journey, celebrating the pride, energy and commitment that shaped its impact across the UK.
Disadvantaged communities across England to receive bespoke funding pots to improve their areas – and local residents to hold the purse strings
Discover how the most disadvantaged communities in England will receive new, individual pots of funding, with residents empowered to award the funding.