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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 16/01/2026

Our Climate Action Fund is now open, backing long-term projects to tackle food insecurity and strengthen food systems. We're looking for partnerships and organisations. Grant minimum £2.5m over 3 years, available UK wide. Visit our website to find out more: ow.ly/OsC350XXQat

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 25/11/2025

We’re creating a new Community Learning Panel to gather views on the learning and insight we offer to grant holders. 💡 If you have an active grant with us and want to express your interest, please complete our short form: ow.ly/fpwn50Xxozb 📆. Expressions of Interest close on 16 December.

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 28/10/2025

(4/4) So, what are we doing about it? Read David’s blog to find out more.  🔗. www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/we-can-...

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 28/10/2025

“We can all play a role in fixing this together.” 🤝 That’s the message from David Knott, @ceo.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk as we launch our new Health Inequities: Structural Racism and Discrimination Partnership. (1/4)

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 27/10/2025

(4/4) So, what are we doing about it? Read David’s blog to find out more.  🔗. www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/we-can-...

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 20/10/2025

👉. Register for the webinar on our website here: www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/join-us...

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 07/10/2025

👉. If you’re interested in working with us, we’d ask that you first attend one of our webinars. These will explain the programme and whether this opportunity is right for you. 📅. Dates: • 9 Oct, 15:30–16:15 • 21 Oct, 10:00–10:45 • 6 Nov, 10:00–10:45 🔗. Register here: ow.ly/4X9G50X7Cxp

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 07/10/2025

We can all play a role in tackling this. 📢 We believe everything starts with community – that’s who we serve, and that’s where you’ll find us. As part of our strategy, ‘It starts with community’, we made it one of our four guiding missions to support communities to live happier, healthier lives.

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 29/09/2025

Efallai y byddwch yn sylwi bod pethau'n edrych ychydig yn wahanol pan fyddwch yn ymweld â'n gwefan. Peidiwch â phoeni, mae popeth sydd ei angen arnoch chi yno o hyd ac mae ein rhaglenni ariannu yn agored i geisiadau.

Mae ein gwefan yn newid. Dyma bopeth sydd angen i chi ei wybod

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 29/09/2025

You might notice things look a bit different when you visit our website. We're making sure access to our funding is fair for all, and that it’s easy to find the information you need. Don’t worry, everything you need is still there and our funding is very much open for applications.

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 27/08/2025

A oes gennych chi syniad a allai helpu plant a’u teuluoedd i gael mynediad i’r awyr agored? 🍃 Os felly, rydyn ni eisiau clywed gennych chi. Mae ein rhaglen Meithrin Natur yn ariannu sefydliadau ledled Cymru i wneud rhywbeth sy’n newid bywydau go iawn. Dysgwch ragor: ow.ly/9TMt50WMFKv

Child wearing a green paper crown decorated with leaves, holding a colorful paper rainbow and a paintbrush outdoors. Bilingual text reads: Kids need nature. Natur i bob plentyn. With funding from our Meithrin Natur programme, you could help give it to them. Gydag arian gan raglen Meithrin Natur, gallwch chi helpu i roi byd natur iddynt.

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 27/08/2025

Do you have an idea that could help children and their families access the great outdoors? Then we want to hear from you. 🍃 Our Meithrin Natur initiative funds organisations across Wales to do something truly life-changing. Discover more and apply: ow.ly/syqv50WMFEU

a child holds up a painting of a rainbow and a paintbrush. Bilingual text reads: Kids need nature. Natur i bob plentyn. With funding from our Meithrin Natur programme, you could help give it to them. Gydag arian gan raglen Meithrin Natur, gallwch chi helpu i roi byd natur iddynt.

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 09/07/2025

London Mayor’s Community Weekend returns this September, with almost £400,000 of National Lottery funding being awarded to over 200 community groups. In partnership with @london.gov.uk, we’re aiming to bring people together and strengthen community connections. Find out more: ow.ly/F5cP50WmQog

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 30/06/2025

Looking for a new career? We have several exciting roles across our new communications team, as well as in our facilities and legal team. Apply today or share with your network: ➡️. ow.ly/xu3n50Wiqls

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 11/06/2025

From today, we're inviting applications to the Solidarity Fund – to help tackle the root causes of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination in communities across England. For eligibility criteria and to apply: ow.ly/bqrn50W7zMf

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 03/06/2025

And finally, meet Millie (28), joining our England Committee! From Olympic Torch bearer for London 2012 to community development in Tower Hamlets, Millie brings 15 years of experience empowering young leaders. "I'm excited to bring my passion for community development to the Fund."

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 03/06/2025

Croeso Callum (26) to our Wales Committee! A Participatory Filmmaker working with youth groups, Callum helps young people gain skills and tell their own stories. He also works with Amgueddfa Cymru and YMCA Swansea. "I'm excited to see things from a funder's perspective!"

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 03/06/2025

Welcome Caolan (24) to our Northern Ireland Committee! A dedicated youth worker from West Belfast, Caolan has spent 4+ years at Holy Trinity Youth Centre empowering young people. He's also studying Community Youth Work at Ulster University. "I'm honoured to join at 24 years old."

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 03/06/2025

Say hello to Holly (26), joining our Scotland Committee! Holly's journey in youth participation began in 2020 at YouthLink Scotland. Now at Citizens Advice Scotland and a trustee for Change Mental Health, she's passionate about putting young people at the heart of charity governance.

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 03/06/2025

Meet Ellie (21), our UK Board member! 👋 Chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) and Young Scot trustee, Ellie campaigns for children's rights and youth participation in decision making. She led SYP’s "The Right Way" project helping officials meaningfully include young people in their work.

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 21/05/2025

📈. 82% of our grants go to organisations with an income of less than £1 million, and 84% of our grants are distributed through small grants. To find out more about our year in numbers and read further reflections, visit our website: bit.ly/3YQjdsj

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 21/05/2025

12 months on from the launch of our corporate plan & the largest expansion in our funding for three decades, @ceo.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk reflects on the significant progress we’ve made & where we’re focusing our efforts further to deliver bold change for communities with #NationalLottery funding.

We award over £2.1 million every day to projects to do extraordinary things to improve their lives and communities.

We fund a community project every eight minutes.

82% of our grants go to organisations with an income of less than £1 million, and 84% of our grants are distributed through small grants.

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 14/05/2025

1/3 We’ve got big plans to support charities, community organisations, grassroots groups to better demonstrate the difference they make to their communities. We want to make it easier for them to access and share the ideas, solutions, best practice, and learning they need to showcase their impact.

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 12/05/2025

We’re proud to be giving a £1.5 million boost to help future-proof 900 community spaces across Northumberland, Cumbria and County Durham through the Community Spaces Partnership with @canorth.bsky.social, Action with Communities in Cumbria and Durham Community Action 🎉

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 07/05/2025

4/4. You can read more about our promise, priorities, and plans here: ow.ly/o8sC50VOjxc

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 07/05/2025

1/4. Charities and community groups know the massive difference they make to their communities. But, so very often, demonstrating this impact as strongly as possible, with the all the information and data that’s needed, can be tricky.

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 28/04/2025

London groups can still apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help communities make a difference through the Mayor’s Community Weekend in September. The deadline for applications is this Wednesday at midday. For more details and to apply, visit: ow.ly/QrUT50Vxcem

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 23/04/2025

We're launching a new way to partner with us over the coming months, to create a stronger, fairer society. We will partner with groups where we see potential to deliver significant change in a system or area of work that aligns with our community-led missions. Find out more: ow.ly/CqzB50VG5Ba

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 01/04/2025

Thinking of applying to Reaching Communities in England? Find out about our evolved funding priorities – and how we plan to deliver a fairer, stronger and more resilient future for communities: www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/prog...

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 25/03/2025

Want to stay up to date with the latest from The National Lottery Community Fund? 📰 We’re also active on: Facebook & LinkedIn 🔎: The National Lottery Community Fund Instagram 📷: www.instagram.com/tnlcommunity...

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