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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A £10 million difference for young people, by young people
12 August, 2021
In Wales, we co-developed Mind Our Future, a £10 million grant programme with our Young People in the Lead Wales Advisory panel. Read more -
Places Called Home: a pilot partnership
6 August, 2021
Read about the pilot partnership between The National Lottery Community Fund and IKEA UK and the Places Called Home programme. Read more -
“A beacon of hope for all our futures”. Restoring a 600 year old Welsh treasure
5 August, 2021
Based in Cardiff East, Llanrumney Hall has been standing since 1450 having been a hotel a mansion, and even a pub. Its future however was in danger before it was returned to community ownership in 2015. Read more -
4 August, 2021
It is often said that complex problems require complex solutions. Down to Earth Project recognises and acts upon that need for complexity as it brings to life its vision of tackling social inequality and environmental challenges to create equitable places. Read more -
4 August, 2021
Farming the Future (FTF) has a dream - a collective, ambitious dream of building and amplifying the agroecology movement in the UK so that it becomes the predominant food system within the UK. Read more -
4 August, 2021
Open Systems Labs (OSL) dream for the future is that neighbourhoods are beautiful, generous, healthy, affordable, resilient and green. Read more -
“You don’t know how good you are or what you’re capable of until people invest time in you”
30 July, 2021
From being homeless at 14, to becoming a trustee of the homeless charity that supported him; the Young People in the Lead (YPiL) advisory panel has empowered Danny to want to tackle youth homelessness. Read more -
“Before Young People in the Lead I didn’t realise my own power”
30 July, 2021
In just a few short years Jemimah has gone from feeling like a lost young person, to securing employment right here at The National Lottery Community Fund. Find out how Young People in the Lead (YPiL) has guided Jemimah on her path of discovery. Read more -
The Doughnut Economics Action Lab
29 July, 2021
The Doughnut Economics Action Lab was founded to co-create a regenerative and distributive economy that meets the needs of all, within the means of the living planet. Read more -
The difference we make in mobilising volunteers
28 July, 2021
From small acts of kindness like walking someone’s dog when they’re not well, to regular, long-term commitments such as being a trustee, volunteers are the lifeblood of the voluntary and community sector. Read more
