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Young people are the future and have the power to create huge change
Kianna shares how she is helping to empower young people.
What have we learned when it comes to mobilising young adult volunteers?
A survey of 8,000 adults across the UK shows that almost half of us (49%) intend to volunteer in 2023.
Celebrating 2023’s key national moments with National Lottery funding
Evidence shows celebrating and bringing communities together strengthens pride in place and ties people to where they live, increasing a feeling of belonging and place identity.
Young people creating a brighter future
Our Bright Future, a £33 million National Lottery funded programme led by The Wildlife Trusts, harnesses the passion of young people who care about environmental issues.
The role of behaviour change in mobilising community action on climate change
The Fund’s Policy and Public Affairs team submitted evidence to the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Select Committee inquiry on how to combat climate change.
Community transport driving positive change
Transport is the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions in the UK, accounting for 31% of emissions in 2018, with road transport contributing for 90%.
Leading the way in community energy
How we create and consume energy has a big impact on our climate. Generating energy has typically been provided by governments or large corporations but this is changing.
Community-led climate action can lead the way
Throughout the UK, thousands of community groups have already developed practical and inspiring examples of how to tackle climate change and combat the ecological emergency.
Young Start
Young Start offers £20,001 to £100,000 for projects up to 3 years that help children and young people in Scotland build confidence and realise their potential.