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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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 -
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
