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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.
Addressing the barriers into green careers for people from historically underserved communities
Addressing the barriers into green careers for people from historically underserved communities.
New research reveals how to make green jobs more accessible to all
New research reveals how to make green jobs more accessible to all during Green Careers Week.
Could you help decide how National Lottery money supports communities in Wales?
The National Lottery Community Fund has an exciting opportunity for people that are passionate about making a positive difference for communities in Wales.
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.
1 in 3 UK adults have binned brand-new clothes in the last year, 'wreaking havoc' on the environment
Nearly one in three adults (32%) have thrown away brand new clothes in the last year, adding an estimated 1.4 billion items of clothing to clothing waste.
New National Lottery programme launched to give babies and early years children best start in life through connection to nature
Babies, children, and their families across Wales are set to get closer to nature thanks to a National Lottery programme that aims to improve early years health and wellbeing.
Meithrin Natur - truly life-changing access to natural environment
The National Lottery Community Fund has launched Meithrin Natur - a new £10 million programme to support the health and wellbeing of babies and young children in Wales.