News
If you want to find out about what’s happening at The National Lottery Community Fund, you’ve come to the right place. You can read the latest news on: the community groups and charities we fund, how we work with the Government and other funders to distribute National Lottery money and how we support local communities across the UK to become more active, vibrant and stronger together.
Blog posts
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How The National Lottery Community Fund champions grassroots and disability sport
6 September, 2024
David Knott, Chief Executive at The National Lottery Community Fund, reflects on the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and how National Lottery funding champions grassroots and disability sport in communities at home. Read more- Article author
David Knott
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CEO
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- Communities
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Meet the team: our Youth Voice Advisors
12 August, 2024
We have recruited a team of Youth Voice Advisors, who will work with our funding teams to help design and shape the decisions. Read more- Article author
Joe Rich
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- Communities
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The power of partnerships to tackle climate change
23 July, 2024
Nick Gardner reflects on the Fund’s commitment to climate action. Read more- Article author
Nick Gardner
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- Environment
People Stories
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“You’re very much left alone. We’re so lucky to have Dementia Forward”
23 October, 2023
With experience of caring for her mum who has advanced dementia, Trish recognised small signs of the condition in her husband Mike. Read more- Article author
Bijal Wong
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“Restoring hope to those who have none” – The pivotal work of West Midlands Anti Slavery Network
1 February, 2023
Hannah Periton speaks about her pride in the work that she and the West Midlands Anti-Slavery Network do. Read more- Article author
Dan Gutteridge
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How nature can help people ‘open up like a flower’ after dementia diagnosis
21 January, 2022
After his dementia diagnosis, Bill went along to The Sensory Trust, which facilitates activities for young people as well as those with dementia. Here is his story. Read more
Press Releases
Our press releases will give you the key facts about funding announcements, new grants or research, special events, launches, which charities have been awarded funding, innovative projects, best practice in the sector and more.