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1 in 3 UK adults have binned brand-new clothes in the last year, 'wreaking havoc' on the environment
Nearly one in three adults (32%) have thrown away brand new clothes in the last year, adding an estimated 1.4 billion items of clothing to clothing waste.
Londoners invited to join major celebration of their local community
From Friday 12th to Sunday 14th September, 200 community groups – based across every London borough – will host events as part of the Mayor’s Community Weekend.
New National Lottery programme launched to give babies and early years children best start in life through connection to nature
Babies, children, and their families across Wales are set to get closer to nature thanks to a National Lottery programme that aims to improve early years health and wellbeing.
Reflections from the Health and Social Care Committee visit to Blackpool Better Start
Claire Dunne, Senior Research and Development Manager at the National Children’s Bureau, discusses A Better Start's impact on an inquiry into the first 1000 days of a child’s life.
A Better Start programme’s impact on the government’s new early years strategy
Sarah Creek, Early Years Programme Lead at NCB, reflects on how A Better Start’s learning and evidence has influenced the Best Start in Life strategy.
The National Lottery Community Fund appoints Dr. David Halpern CBE as advisor to its Board
The National Lottery Community Fund has announced that it has appointed Dr. David Halpern CBE as advisor to its Board.
Meithrin Natur - truly life-changing access to natural environment
The National Lottery Community Fund has launched Meithrin Natur - a new £10 million programme to support the health and wellbeing of babies and young children in Wales.
Strengthening your Awards for All England application form
We want our you to have a good experience when applying for funding. We’ve developed the following guidance to help you avoid some of the most common pitfalls when applying.
Investing in Hope: Bolster Community's Transformative Impact, Partnering for a Brighter Northern Ireland
In this blog, Jacinta Linden celebrates 20 Years of Values-Led Leadership and Partnership at Bolster Community.
International Youth Day 2025 | Introducing our new Youth Voice Advisors
This International Youth Day 2025, we’re shining a spotlight on the newest of our Youth Voice Advisors who will be making a valued impact on work as a funder.