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.
-
Healthy Communities Together - phase two
14 March, 2022
In 2020 we launched the Healthy Communities Together (HCT) programme designed to support partnership-working in local areas between the voluntary sector, the NHS and local authorities, aiming to tackle health inequalities and improve the wellbeing of communities. Read more -
Looking Back on Help Through Crisis
11 March, 2022
Help through Crisis (HtC) was a five year £33m programme, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, bringing together 69 local partnerships across England to support people experiencing crisis. This blogs looks at the impact and learning. Read more -
8 March, 2022
This international women’s day we want to highlight the exceptional women who have a positive impact on their community. Read more -
How Awards for All England is supporting communities to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee
17 February, 2022
Here's how Awards for All England can support your community to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee Read more -
The importance of funding for marginalised LGBT+ communities
7 February, 2022
On Thursday 3 February, The LGBT+ Futures: Equity Fund was launched - a two-year partnership between Consortium and The National Lottery Community Fund. Read more -
6 January, 2022
As we start a new year, and look ahead to 2022, I reflect too on 2021 – another year defined by a global pandemic. Read more -
Helping address the issue of employment in the UK
7 December, 2021
This is the second blog in our series exploring how funding from The National Lottery Community Fund helps people find employment, and also how we promote employability to people furthest from the job market. Read more -
Putting Communities First - Impact Report
29 November, 2021
Our new report brings together a range of information in a comprehensive survey of the impact that our funding makes possible. Read more -
Community Spirit set to shine for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations
17 November, 2021
The National Lottery Community Fund is setting out a number of initiatives that enable communities across the United Kingdom to take part in celebrations marking Her Majesty The Queen’s historic reign. Read more -
National Lottery Awards for All in England: Getting your project ready to apply
8 November, 2021
Thinking of applying for National Lottery Awards for All in England? Here's what your group needs before applying. Read more
