Blog posts
Looking for colour, context and perspective about the work of The National Lottery Community Fund, its impact on communities and topics currently in the news? It’s all here. This blog will explain, explore, showcase and examine the ways in which civil society, and as a result the sector, is changing. Read about what people in communities across the UK and sector thought leaders have to say and form your own opinion.
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COVID-19 and rapid digital shifts
15 June, 2020
Luke Maynard, Policy Manager at The National Lottery Community Fund reports on learning from a recent key conveners’ session on digital shifts, where Parkinson’s UK, with YOU and our own Digital Fund team talked about the digital changes that have been greatly accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more -
11 June, 2020
Cassie Robinson and Andriana Ntziadima discuss how the COVID-19 outbreak will shape the future. Read more -
Thinking long term about loneliness – resilience, volunteering & the digital divide
8 June, 2020
Isobel Roberts, Policy and Briefings Officer at The National Lottery Community Fund reports on learning from a recent key conveners’ session on loneliness. Attendees ranged from Northern Ireland’s Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum, to the Befrienders Network and the Campaign to End Loneliness. All have long been involved in tackling loneliness. Read more -
What COVID-19 has taught us about technology & key things we’ve learnt
5 June, 2020
Matthew Green, Director of Technology & Data at The National Lottery Community Fund, reflects on how we successfully ensured ongoing support for our grantholders through the COVID-19 crisis. Read more -
3 June, 2020
Cassie Robinson, Senior Head, UK Portfolio at The National Lottery Community Fund discusses how the practical Three Horizons framework helps us think about the future and make sense and keep track of a rapidly changing landscape. Read more -
Collaboration amongst funders in Wales has been critical in supporting communities through COVID-19
3 June, 2020
John Rose, our Director for Wales, reflects on the response of funders to the immediate challenges of COVID-19 and the longer-term implications for civil society in Wales. Read more -
Leading rapid change at scale: leadership, digital & connection during #COVID19
31 March, 2020
Laura Bunt, Deputy Chief Executive at We Are With You, reflects on charities' experience of the COVID-19 pandemic and how they are facing the daily challenges of a rapid transition to digital working while maintaining the connection with the community, colleagues and partners. Read more -
The importance of resilience and responsiveness for Digital Fund grantees at this time
27 March, 2020
Cat Ainsworth, Co-founder at The DOT PROJECT discusses her insights of the factors which are enabling Digital Fund grantholders and their teams to be highly responsive at this time of COVID-19. Read more -
Leadership from Digital Fund grantees in unprecedented change
22 March, 2020
Phoebe Tickell, Digital Portfolio Officer at The National Lottery Community Fund discusses how moving into the digital sphere has helped charities and community organisations to act and adapt quickly to the challenges of COVID-19 & the lockdown. Read more -
Leadership coaching for projects involving large-scale change
11 March, 2020
Coaching leaders to unlock their organisation’s potential is key for digital growth, says The Dot Project’s Cat Ainsworth Read more
