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1. Culture Inquiry - six month progress update from our Chief Executive

   19 May, 2022 in UK-wide

   In November last year we set out the steps we would be undertaking in response to the findings of the independent Culture inquiry.

2. 25 million planning to join in with Platinum Jubilee celebrations across the UK this summer

   10 May, 2022 in UK-wide

   Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee set to unite UK communities with majority likely to attend celebratory events.

3. Praise for Wrexham charity supporting local young people reach their full potential

   7 April, 2022 in UK-wide

   Wrexham charity, WeMindtheGap, was commended by the Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund for its vital work supporting young people in the community.

4. The National Lottery Community Fund launches a Strategy Renewal process

   7 April, 2022 in UK-wide

   The National Lottery Community Fund has today launched a Strategy Renewal process that will shape how it supports people and communities.

5. New research reveals stark differences in how communities in UK say they are faring

   7 April, 2022 in UK-wide

   New research out today from The National Lottery Community Fund shows the stark difference in how communities across the UK think they are faring compared to others.

6. £4.5 million National Lottery boost for communities to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee across the UK

   21 March, 2022 in UK-wide

   Today, £4.5 million of National Lottery funding has been awarded to communities across the UK so they can come together to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

7. A new report published reveals the huge difference made to people’s lives through improving outdoor community spaces.

   3 March, 2022 in UK-wide

   A new report published today (Thursday 3rd March) by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK, reveals the huge difference made to people’s lives through improving outdoor community spaces.

8. £6 million in National Lottery funding goes to support UK communities to tackle climate change by reducing waste

   25 January, 2022 in UK-wide

   Over £6 million has today been awarded to communities across the UK to tackle the climate emergency.

9. 2022: Upswing in people feeling part of their community, with young people leading the way

   11 January, 2022 in UK-wide

   As the UK welcomes in a new year, new research from The National Lottery Community Fund shows that almost three quarters of people in the UK feel part of their local community.

10. Communities across UK receive £3.4bn of National Lottery cash in five years

    29 November, 2021 in UK-wide

    Over the last three years as much as half (51%) of National Lottery funding for communities has gone to the most deprived neighbourhoods in England.