A comedian is using the power of laughter and comedy to improve young people’s mental health, thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund.
A number of projects in East Sussex are working to address the extent to which children have missed out on social interactions, as a result of successive lockdowns.
A Buckinghamshire group, which runs horsemanship sessions for those living with mental health issues and learning disabilities, is celebrating after receiving nearly £100,000.
A group in Oxford which uses the ancient Japanese art of origami to help those experiencing anxiety and other mental health problems is celebrating after receiving a £10,000 grant.
London-based charity Kids Against Racism has received National Lottery funding to connect young people from diverse communities through a pen pal scheme to combat loneliness and prejudice.
This Loneliness Awareness Week The National Lottery Community Fund is shining a light on the incredible community projects and charities using National Lottery funding to build social connections and tackle loneliness in Dorset.
Loneliness is a big concern. According to The National Lottery Community Fund’s most recent Community Research Index, almost half of respondents say that tackling loneliness and isolation is an important priority for the year ahead.
Hundreds of young people from the West Midlands will gain access to new volunteering and employment opportunities as part of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – thanks to over £700,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund.
