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10GM @10gm.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

We have some big news for Greater Manchester’s VCSE Sector 🙌 We're proud to announce £16.5 million is coming to Greater Manchester’s VCSE sector to protect, grow and celebrate these spaces. Because communities are at their strongest when people have somewhere to come together.💛 🔗 lnkd.in/eXg2nMid

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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 · 24/12/2025

Happy holidays from all of us at The National Lottery Community Fund! ✨ Thanks to #NationalLottery players, we’ve been able to fund almost 13,000 truly life-changing projects across the UK in 2025. We’re closed from 25 December - 2 January and look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year.

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The Healthy Communities Together programme explored what makes cross-sector partnerships in health and care thrive. Listen to Alex Baylis' explainer, then discover tools, learning and insights from 3 years of collaboration with @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk: bit.ly/4pNNJhm

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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

(3/4) When we launched our strategy we promised to support communities to live happier, healthier lives. We doubled down on this last year, when we promised to put community agency, power & control at the heart of our funding in England. Tackling health inequities is where these commitments overlap.

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

(2/4) We know from speaking w/ communities that there are real concerns about health & health inequities. Black, Middle Eastern, South & East Asian, Gypsy/ Roma/Traveller & Jewish communities face deep-rooted health inequities, as evidenced by established institutions & health statutory bodies.

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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 · 27/10/2025

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

(2/4) We know from speaking w/ communities that there are real concerns about heath & health inequities. Black, Middle Eastern, South & East Asian, Gypsy/ Roma/Traveller & Jewish communities face deep-rooted health inequities, as evidenced by established institutions & health statutory bodies.

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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 · 20/10/2025

If you’re considering applying, please attend the webinar first to learn more about eligibility and find out if this opportunity is the right fit for your organisation.

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

We recognise and value the expertise and dedication of organisations already working in this space and we want to work with them to tackle this together.

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

Hear from @ceo.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk David Knott as he shares our new plans to support communities in England to live happier, healthier lives by tackling health inequities stemming from racism, discrimination, and systemic injustice.

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

There's still time to register for tomorrow’s Health Inequities webinar. Join us tomorrow, Tues 21 Oct at 10am for a webinar on our new Health Inequities: Structural Racism & Discrimination Partnership.

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

3/5 Thanks to #NationalLottery funding, Belville helps people like Michelle overcome isolation and build confidence through nature-based community work. 🌱

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

2/5 Michelle, 56, barely left her house due to crippling anxiety. Then she found Belville Community Garden. Six years on, she’s a volunteer, welcoming visitors, gardening, and helping its community meals.

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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 want to work with expert organisations: • Tackling structural racism, discrimination & health inequities • Involving people with lived experience in leadership (at least 75% of staff from the target communities, including at board-level) • Driving wider conversations & building partnerships

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

That’s why we’re looking to invest £50 million into a new partnership, with ten established organisations – led by and for historically marginalised communities – in England, already working to tackle structural racism, discrimination and health inequities and ready to drive long-term change.

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

Established orgs have consistently shown how health inequities reflect & perpetuate structural racism. These inequities are embedded across systems. They're not b/c of isolated actions by individual orgs - they stem from longstanding structural dynamics, as recognised by health statutory bodies.

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

But we know not every community has the same starting point. We know from our conversations that there are loud, clear, and real concerns about deep-rooted health inequities, especially facing Black, Middle Eastern, South and East Asian, Gypsy/Roma/Traveller, & Jewish communities.

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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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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 18/09/2025

This past weekend, free community events took place across London, showcasing that one of our city’s greatest strength is our diversity. Deputy Mayor @debbieweekesb.bsky.social explains why my Community Weekend is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate what makes our capital so special.

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 12/09/2025

#MayorsCommunityWeekend begins today! We are excited for a weekend of fun-filled activities and building vital new connections across all boroughs of London 🎉 The Weekend recognises the unique contributions that Londoners have made to their community, no matter who they are or where they come from.

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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 · 12/08/2025

This #InternationalYouthDay, we’re delighted to share that we’ve recruited three new Youth Voice Advisors to the Fund. 🎊 Fatemah, Ffion and Molly will play a vital role in helping our funding teams design and shape the decisions that affect young people and their communities. ow.ly/MX1L50WEseG

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International Youth Day 2025 | Introducing our new Youth Voice Advisors

This International Youth Day, 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.

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 06/08/2025

(3/3) We’re focused on creating safe, inspiring spaces where young people can build confidence, develop skills, shape their own futures and thrive. 📢. Applications are now open for eligible youth organisations. Find more and apply here: ow.ly/NCHo50WxVkc+ #MillionHoursFund

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Million Hours Fund | The National Lottery Community Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund gives grants to organisations in the UK to help improve their communities. The money awarded comes from the UK National Lottery.

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 06/08/2025

(2/3) The programme will offer over a million additional hours of youth work so projects can: 🕒. Stay open longer 🎨. Offer more activities — from art and sport to educational experiences 🚫. Divert young people from antisocial behaviour 🗣️. Put young people’s voices at the heart of delivery

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 06/08/2025

1/3 📢. Doors are open for a £19 million boost to youth services! Together with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, we’re proud to relaunch the Million Hours Fund — helping young people access safe spaces, support, and inspiring activities.

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The National Lottery Community Fund @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk · 22/07/2025

Intriguing lessons about working collaboratively to improve people’s health and wellbeing - with thanks to our partners @cordisbright.bsky.social @thekingsfund.bsky.social We’re keen to learn more, as we forge deeper cross-sector partnerships to tackle health inequalities – watch this space!

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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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Birmingham Open Spaces Forum @bosfonline.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

🌞 @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk New Awards For All strand specifically for environmental projects, with funding from £300-£20,000. The funding opens 25 June, closes 17 December! www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/prog... (If a group has an existing Awards For All they can’t apply for this strand.)

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National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment | The National Lottery Community Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund gives grants to organisations in the UK to help improve their communities. The money awarded comes from the UK National Lottery.

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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 · 10/06/2025

“Families tell us they can’t believe the difference the project has made.” Did you spot us on TV? Our new research shows nature can help young people with their mental health and STV showcased one of our amazing #NationalLottery funded projects Lucky Ewe, urging charities to apply for funding. 🌱

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Nature project aiming to help young people’s mental health

The National Lottery is funding projects across the country aimed at getting people outdoors.

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

Since 2020, we've been embedding youth voice in our work. These appointments mark an exciting new chapter - ensuring young people have a real say in decisions that affect their communities. Follow along to see the incredible impact they'll make! #PowerOfYouthDay #YouthVoice #WeSeeYourPower

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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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