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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How you can commemorate His Majesty The King’s Coronation
3 February, 2023
We are proud to support communities to take part in celebrations marking His Majesty The King’s Coronation. Read more -
Celebrating 2023’s key national moments with National Lottery funding
26 January, 2023
Our evidence shows celebrating and bringing communities together strengthens pride in place and ties people to where they live, increasing a feeling of belonging and place identity. Read more -
How is mental health affecting young people accessing the labour market and quality work?
15 December, 2022
Our insight and evaluation work suggests that poor mental health amongst young people does adversely affect their access to the labour market and their ability to find quality work. Read more -
The impact of HeadStart on absence, exclusion and attainment
28 October, 2022
When young people are involved in their communities, we believe they thrive. Read more -
We are here for you – an update from David Knott, Chief Executive
25 October, 2022
Our CEO talks about our ongoing support to communities. Read more -
Cultivating social connectivity in communities – The Essential Mix
25 August, 2022
With the aim of enhancing social connectedness in communities across the UK, Neighbourly Lab is a prime example of an organisation embracing a unique and bold approach to help bring people together – one of our key priorities as the largest funder of community activity in the UK. Read more -
Sortified: The power of community action at times of need
23 August, 2022
In this blog, Richard Collins – Creative Director at Sortified – shares how the social enterprise will be using new National Lottery funding to empower people with Eastern European heritage to set up their own community groups, with a focus on supporting those impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Read more -
9 August, 2022
Tom talks about his experience of being part of the Youth Voice Team Wales. Read more -
19 July, 2022
This blog highlights the impact and reach of The National Lottery Community Fund’s smallest awards programmes. Read more -
National Lottery funding will be supporting a host of Welsh Community Festivals this summer
12 July, 2022
On 7 May the first ever Welsh Community Music and Culture Festival in Crymych was held aimed at trying to raise awareness of the Welsh Arts and supporting music in West Wales. Read more
