Press Releases

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1. 2023: New research shows community connections strengthen despite cost-of-living pressures

   17 January, 2023 in UK-wide

   New Community Research Index shows people across the country are predicting rising pressure on local community-run services.

2. Welcome to 2023 – a New Year message from David Knott, Chief Executive of The National Lottery Community Fund

   9 January, 2023 in UK-wide

   David Knott reflects on 2022 and looks forward to the year ahead.

3. The National Lottery Community Fund appoints Shane Ryan MBE as Senior Adviser

   9 January, 2023 in UK-wide

   Shane Ryan MBE appointed as a new Senior Adviser.

4. Culture Inquiry - 12 month progress update from our Chief Executive

   28 November, 2022 in UK-wide

   A year ago, I set out the actions The National Lottery Community Fund would take in response to the findings of the independent culture inquiry.

5. New report reveals how National Lottery funding boosts sense of local pride and belonging

   22 November, 2022 in UK-wide

   A new report shows how National Lottery funding is transforming the way people in the UK feel about their local area.

6. Charities and Community Groups celebrate £65 million National Lottery boost over the Summer

   3 October, 2022 in UK-wide

   More than £65 million of vital National Lottery funding has gone to communities in England over the last three months as local grassroots projects continue to provide valuable support to people across the country.

7. The People’s Projects is back!

   5 September, 2022 in UK-wide

   Over £4 million in National Lottery funding available – community groups urged to apply.

8. Climate Action Fund opens for applications, with up to £8 million in National Lottery funding for communities focusing on nature and climate change

   21 July, 2022 in UK-wide

   The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund is making up to £8 million available to community projects across the UK that are focusing on the link between nature and climate.

9. Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund, Blondel Cluff CBE, welcomes four new Board members

   7 July, 2022 in UK-wide

   Warm welcome extended to four new board members.

10. Communities celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee across the UK thanks to National Lottery funding

    10 June, 2022 in UK-wide

    Communities across the UK came together over the Platinum Jubilee weekend to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s 70 years of public service.