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Media centre

We support journalists with stories, data and case studies about the impact of National Lottery funding on communities across the UK.

Across the UK, millions of people are transforming their communities with projects to improve their local environment, tackle isolation, or help young people to thrive, and they’re making it happen with funding and support from The National Lottery Community Fund.

Each year, more than 5 million people benefit from projects we fund – from small local initiatives to national partnerships. We fund a community project every 8 minutes in every local authority in the UK.

What we offer

We can provide:

  • interviews with spokespeople
  • case studies and real-life stories
  • insight and statistics about funded projects
  • comment on topics affecting communities

Contact the press office

If you're a journalist, contact our press office:

Phone (weekdays, 9am to 5pm):
020 7211 1888

Email:
pressoffice@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

Out of hours (evenings and weekends):
07867 500572

We aim to respond promptly during our office hours.

Please note

Recent press releases

UK’s largest community funder says devolution must not stop at institutions, and urges government to empower communities in moment of national renewal

David Knott, CEO The National Lottery Community Fund, made a keynote speech - will devolution stop at institutions?

Response to DCMS Call for Evidence - National Lottery Good Causes: Fund What Matters To You

A response to the 'National Lottery Good Causes: Fund What Matters To You,' Call for Evidence, announced today by the Government, from our CEO David Knott

National Lottery funding brings Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games spirit to communities across Scotland

National Lottery funding supports 40 projects inspired by Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Communities fragile but not broken, long-term impact will require more than just funding – new report

A new report from The National Lottery Community Fund showcases the impact of its funding in 2024-25.