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The National Lottery Community Fund appoints two new Directors
The National Lottery Community Fund announce the appointment of two new Directors who will lead the organisation’s continued delivery of its strategy - It Starts with Community.
Doors open on multi-million pound youth fund taking young people from streets to safe spaces
Thousands of young people across England are set to benefit from safer spaces, trusted support and inspiring activities, as The Million Hours Fund reopens today, Wednesday 6th August, to expand youth work in areas of England hit hardest by anti-social behaviour.
Supporting children to enjoy the best start in life – learning from A Better Start
Richard Newson (National Children’s Bureau) discusses how the learning from A Better Start was presented at a key summit ahead of the Government’s new Best Start in Life strategy.
Building on a decade of A Better Start
Matt Riddell, Funding Manager at The National Lottery Community Fund, shares his reflections on more than ten years of A Better Start.
Community ownership of Glenuig Inn is amongst projects backed by the Scottish Land Fund
Glenuig Community Inn Limited has been given £352,800 to purchase the Glenuig Inn and associated buildings in Glenuig, Lochaber, Highland.
New partnership to prevent harm to children announced
The National Lottery Community Fund has joined the Serious Change Funders Partnership to help children and young people stay safe and thrive.
Young Scots to benefit from £2 million in Young Start funding
Twenty six- Scottish groups are today (WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE) celebrating a total cash boost of £2,049,812 from the Young Start fund, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund.
£4 million to strengthen Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector
The third phase of Dormant Assets funding in Northern Ireland has launched, providing grants of between £300 and £20,000.
UK’s largest community funder launches £225m programme to tackle inequality at source
The Solidarity Fund aims to deliver a fairer, stronger and more resilient future for communities across England. The National Lottery Community Fund will offer grants between £1 million and £5 million to address root causes of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination.
Football clubs kick off climate action with £1.2m National Lottery funding
An ambitious £1.2m project has been announced by The National Lottery Community Fund, that will help tackle climate change through a network of football clubs becoming more sustainable.