The National Lottery Community Fund
It starts with community
We support community-led projects that help people connect, thrive and build a better future together. Thanks to National Lottery players, we’ll distribute over £4 billion by 2030 to create stronger, more inclusive and sustainable communities across the UK.
Read our strategy.

Our four community-led missions
Stronger communities create brighter futures, that's why we back brilliant projects led by local people. Here are the community-led missions that will help us build a kinder, healthier society.

£1.5 Million Boost Secures Future of Rural Community Spaces in the North of England- test
How we’ll support communities to connect. How we’ll support communities to connect. How we’ll support communities to connect.
Your funding journey
From idea, to application, to getting started on your funded project.
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News

Supporting communities to tell their stories - test
In 1995, the Scottish charity, Stepping Stones for Families, received one of the first National Lottery grants. Its plan? To test an innovative new approach to supporting families.

Walking Alongside Communities: A Commitment to Partnership and Change on Black Health Inequalities - test
In Lambeth, for instance, residents facing significant challenges around mental health, housing instability and employment barriers created a groundbreaking partnership.

£1.5 Million Boost Secures Future of Rural Community Spaces in the North of England- test
Community Action Northumberland (CAN), Durham Community Action (DCA) and Action with Communities in Cumbria (ACT) have been awarded £1.5 million

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