News
£8m National Lottery funding supporting communities across NI to improve their wellbeing
The National Lottery Community Fund has announced £8,068,797 of funding to 151 projects run by charities and community groups, that support people across Northern Ireland.
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.
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.
Community groups saving £2.2 million through environmental improvements
The National Lottery Community Fund announced grants from the Sustainable Community Buildings programme, which is helping groups save money on bills and cut carbon emissions.
New collective set to transform healthcare in Northern Ireland
A new Collective in Northern Ireland will help transform healthcare by jointly addressing challenges and opportunities through sharing expertise, assets and resources.
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.
Dormant Assets £3.6m investment to strengthen community sector
Network and anchor organisations across Northern Ireland are receiving funding to allow them to provide better support and build the capacity of small community groups.
Looking Back, Looking Forward: Community in 2025
Our Chief Executive reflects on the year gone by and looks ahead at what is to come.