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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16 June, 2022
This blog will help you prepare for your interview with The National Lottery Community Fund. Read more -
15 June, 2022
‘Supporting Meaningful Connections Through Social Prescribing’ explores the varied social prescribing approaches undertaken by Ageing Better. Read more -
Why your bank account or statement could cause your application to be unsuccessful
25 May, 2022
We get a lot of applications, and many of them are for hugely worthwhile projects. Unfortunately, sometimes we can’t begin to look at an application because the application isn’t complete or correct. Read more -
A message from Blondel Cluff CBE, Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund
12 May, 2022
Thanks to National Lottery players, we have awarded £4.5 million to 91 projects across the UK through our Platinum Jubilee Fund Read more -
Bringing People Together: How projects are developing ways to do just this
11 May, 2022
It has been a year since we launched our Bringing People Together programme. Read more -
Wales wide support for bereavement through suicide
19 April, 2022
The Jac Lewis Foundation, based in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, is a charity providing mental health and wellbeing support to the community. Read more -
Putting Communities First - How you can get involved
6 April, 2022
The National Lottery Community Fund has a critical role to play in supporting communities to unleash their energy and potential so they can get to where they want to be. Read more -
Strengthening your Awards for All England application form
1 April, 2022
Our three top tips for strengthening your application when applying for National Lottery Awards for All funding in England Read more -
#JobsAtTheFund – Top tips to write a great application
31 March, 2022
In this blog, we share our top tips for writing a job application for a role at The National Lottery Community Fund. Read more -
Supporting communities in Wales to thrive
31 March, 2022
Dr Simone Lowthe-Thomas, Chair of our Wales Committee, reports back on the outcome of our recent consultation with Welsh communities to find out how National Lottery Funding can support them to thrive in the future and to update on our plans for this year. Read more
