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Meet the inspirational mum who has raised thousands after losing her 10-year-old son to an incurable brain tumour
Named after her own son, Dianne Parkes set up Joss Searchlight, a dedicated organisation focused on supporting families affected by childhood brain tumours.
The National Lottery Community Fund Wales appoints new members
The National Lottery Community Fund has today announced the appointment of Dr Victoria Winckler and Callum Bruce-Phillips to its Wales Committee.
Community groups saving £2.2 million through environmental improvements
The National Lottery Community Fund today announced the first grants from the Sustainable Community Buildings programme, which is helping groups save money on bills and cut carbon emissions.
£14.8 million funding boost for Changing Futures programme
15 local area partnerships supporting vulnerable people experiencing multiple disadvantages receive £14.8m vital funding.
First in Scotland baby loss support service receives National Lottery funding
A first of its kind support service for bereaved families is one of 549 projects across Scotland today sharing in over £23 million from The National Lottery Community Fund.
Young Start funding helps bright young minds across Scotland to thrive
Projects working to improve the confidence and wellbeing of young people across Scotland are today (WEDNESDAY 5 FEBRUARY) sharing in £1,271,922 of Young Start funding this Children’s Mental Health Week.
New collective set to transform healthcare in Northern Ireland
A new Collective which brings together the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector and health service in Northern Ireland will help transform healthcare, by jointly addressing challenges and opportunities by sharing expertise, assets and resources.
AI can be a powerful force for good: harnessing Artificial Intelligence for people and communities
The National Lottery Community Fund has published guidance on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for funding applications.
Dormant Assets £3.6m investment to strengthen community sector
Network and anchor organisations across Northern Ireland are receiving funding to allow them to provide better support and build the capacity of small community groups. The investment of £3,551,950 is being made to 25 network and anchor organisations through Dormant Assets funding which is being delivered by The National Lottery Community Fund with the Department of Finance.
Helping parents (and Santa) provide toys to children this Christmas thanks to National Lottery funding
Caerphilly organisation receives £63,300 to continue to provide a ‘toy bank’ that reuses and donates used toys to people in need.