Press Releases

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1. Young Scots take to the stage thanks to £880,000 in funding to kick-start arts careers

   17 February, 2022 in Scotland

   Projects helping thousands of young Scots to explore their creative talents are sharing in £880,817 of Young Start funding.

2. £1.8 million to help reduce waste and tackle throwaway culture in Scottish communities

   25 January, 2022 in Scotland

   Projects encouraging Scots to reduce their waste and consumption habits to help tackle the climate emergency are today sharing in almost £1.8 million from The National Lottery Community Fund.

3. Community spirit remains strong in Scotland new survey results reveal

   11 January, 2022 in Scotland

   As the UK welcomes in a new year, a survey from The National Lottery Community Fund reveals that community spirit in Scotland remains strong despite the uncertainty and challenges of the pandemic.

4. Scottish Land Fund spreads festive cheer amongst local communities

   21 December, 2021 in Scotland

   £2,754,897 for projects across Scotland.

5. A bright new future for thousands of young Scots thanks to Young Start funding

   15 December, 2021 in Scotland

   Ten youth led projects share over £600,000 

6. More Scotland wide support for Endometriosis sufferers thanks to National Lottery cash

   4 November, 2021 in Scotland

   The organisation is one of 179 groups across Scotland sharing in £5,752,948 from The National Lottery Community Fund. A full list of all the projects receiving funding today (THURSDAY 4 NOVEMBER) is attached.

7. COP26: Scottish climate action projects awarded National Lottery funding

   2 November, 2021 in Scotland

   As Glasgow hosts the COP26 climate summit, The National Lottery Community Fund today (2 NOVEMBER) announces the first grants from its Together for Our Planet fund helping Scottish communities to act on climate change.

8. Scotland’s remotest mainland pub gets go-ahead from Scottish Land Fund

   13 October, 2021 in Scotland

   A pub in Knoydart and land for social housing on Canna are set to be bought by their local communities following awards from the Scottish Land Fund.

9. Funding for future-proofing the lives of thousands of young Scots announced

   22 September, 2021 in Scotland

   16 youth led projects share £1.1 million of Young Start funding Projects helping thousands of young Scots get the experience they need to shape a brighter future are today (WEDNESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER) sharing in £1,134,534 of Young Start funding.

10. National Lottery funding helps Scottish community groups begin COVID-19 recovery journey

    26 August, 2021 in Scotland

    Over £2.2m of National Lottery funding is today (THURSDAY 26 AUGUST) being shared by 103 community groups across Scotland. Many of the charities and voluntary organisations receiving awards will provide vital support and activities for people as they begin to meet up with others again post pandemic.