
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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18 July, 2024
Fiona Joseph shares the importance of The National Lottery Community Fund signing the Age-friendly Employer Pledge. Read more -
Reflections on a New Era for National and Community Renewal
17 July, 2024
Our CEO shares some early reflections on the first few days of a new UK government. Read more -
17 July, 2024
Find out about UK Fund 1 year on from when it was launched. Read more -
Supporting what matters most to different communities across Wales
10 July, 2024
Read about our refreshed funding offer in Wales. Read more -
Largest expansion in National Lottery funding in three decades
21 May, 2024
Read about our new Corporate Plan, launching an expansion in National Lottery funding. Read more -
My Youth Voice journey - from mentor to decision-maker
7 March, 2024
Rachael Olumuyiwa talks about her journey into youth work. Read more -
Teesside community groups show us how climate action is done!
7 February, 2024
The National Lottery Community Fund made a pledge to support communities across the UK to be environmentally sustainable by including the environment as one of the key themes of our 2030 strategy. Read more -
17 November, 2023
Irene Lockett shares her reflections on the Computer Learning Programme’s successes and how National Lottery Awards for All funding has helped the project make a greater impact in the community. Read more -
Black History Month: The importance of having diversity and lived experience in grant-making
31 October, 2023
Danielle Walker Palmour shares the importance of having diversity and lived experience in grant-making. Read more -
23 October, 2023
Fiona Joseph reflects on celebrating Windrush 75 and shares why this momentous anniversary holds personal significance to her. Read more