Press Releases

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1. DCMS announces appointment of renowned leader and passionate advocate for place as Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund

   13 November, 2024 in UK-wide

   The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has announced that Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE has been appointed Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund,

2. Our support for communities

   8 August, 2024 in UK-wide

   Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the violent disorder, criminal behaviour and racist attacks over recent days.

3. The National Lottery Community Fund welcomes His Majesty The King’s Speech and Government’s focus on devolving more power to local communities and building an environmentally regenerative future

   17 July, 2024 in UK-wide

   We’re pleased to see the Government commit, like us, towards building an environmentally regenerative future.

4. The General Election: Important information for grant holders

   24 May, 2024 in UK-wide

   What the announcement of the General Election means for grant holders.

5. The National Lottery Community Fund announces largest expansion in its funding for 30 years

   21 May, 2024 in UK-wide

   The National Lottery Community Fund has unveiled a bold new three year ambition to support what matters most to communities across the UK.

6. £12 million National Lottery cash injection to support communities to come together across the UK, as new report shows value of community

   3 April, 2024 in UK-wide

   The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, has awarded a vital £12 million cash injection to support communities to come together across the UK.

7. The young dads creating a buzz about climate action on the roof of former flour mill turned iconic Baltic art gallery on the River Tyne

   27 March, 2024 in UK-wide

   The National Lottery Community Fund is making £20 million available for ambitious partnership projects linking climate action to the everyday lives.

8. Culture Inquiry - final progress update from our Chief Executive

   7 March, 2024 in UK-wide

   Our Chief Executive gives a final progress update on the 2021 Independent Culture Inquiry.

9. 2024: Community spirit shines in UK communities as they prepare for year ahead

   8 January, 2024 in UK-wide

   New research from The National Lottery Community Fund reveals that people’s sense of community spirit and desire to support others.

10. Welcome to 2024

    4 January, 2024 in UK-wide

    Our Chief Executive reflects on the year gone by and looks ahead at what is to come.