Press Releases

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1. Kids Against Racism to set-up London pen pal scheme

   13 July, 2021 in England (London)

   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.

2. I’d been alone, and I’d been lonely, before but this was different

   14 June, 2021 in England (South West)

   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.

3. We aren’t just creating things, we are creating a community

   14 June, 2021 in England (South West)

   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.

4. National Lottery funding for young people to learn new skills through Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

   26 May, 2021 in England (West Midlands)

   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.

5. National Lottery funding helping Hull charity support veterans’ mental health on the eve of British Legion centennial anniversary

   19 May, 2021 in England (Yorkshire and the Humber)

   A charity in Kingston-upon-Hull that has supported veterans and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic has received a £10,000 cash boost.

6. Communities 'Love Coventry' thanks to £1.7m in National Lottery funding

   13 May, 2021 in England (West Midlands)

   Coventry City of Culture has been awarded a further £1.3 million from The National Lottery Community Fund.

7. Meet three extraordinary women behind ‘Mother Tongue’, a project striving to improve the birth experience for refugees

   7 May, 2021 in England (South West)

   This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, we are spotlighting a National Lottery funded organisation training eight women to provide basic translation, care and support for pregnant refugee women in Bristol and beyond.

8. £700,000 National Lottery funding boost for 14 expert partnerships tackling health inequalities across England

   15 March, 2021 in England

9. ‘This year people have opened up to each other…we want that to continue’: The Devon organisations supporting their community, thanks to National Lottery Funding

   14 December, 2020 in England (South West)

   New figures released today reveal that nearly £1.5 million has gone to community groups across Devon this year, thanks to National Lottery players.

10. ‘We’ve had to learn to be resourceful, whilst helping our community to do the same’: The Cornish charities bringing people together, thanks to £13.5 million of National Lottery funding

    14 December, 2020 in England (South West)

    New figures released today reveal that over £13.5 million has gone to community groups across Cornwall this year, thanks to National Lottery players.