The National Lottery Community Fund

Lifeworks Staffordshire was recently awarded over £240,000 to grow its support for people in North Staffordshire living with Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia and Tourette's Syndrome. This new funding will enable the charity to: ⬇️reduce waiting lists 👋 recruit 10 volunteers 🤝see 90 new clients each year as well as supporting existing clients A great example of how #NationalLottery funding can make the difference that communities need.👏

“I can be a voice for young people with disabilities that might not have the confidence to speak out.” Katie, Youth Voice Advisor. Using her lived experience, Katie is on a mission to challenge and break down barriers faced by young disabled people. As a Youth Voice Advisor, Katie supports the decision-making that affects young people and their communities. Head over to our latest blog to learn more about Katie’s journey and why she’s so passionate about making a difference. 🙌 https://ow.ly/3Jxo50Ub98G

“I know I can help more people and hopefully be part of a system change, as young people’s voices are so important.” Tilly, Youth Voice Advisor. ‘It takes us all’ is today’s theme for #iwill week, and we’re proud to champion people like Tilly, who’s passionate about creating the conditions for young people to rise. ✊ In her role as a Youth Voice Advisor, Tilly brings new ideas about how we fund and support young people. Inspired to join the movement? Find out how you can get involved in #iwill week: https://ow.ly/7MtE50U8UAg

“My biggest motivator is that investment in the future generation, being able to listen to their problems and be a part of that social change.” Rachael, Youth Voice Advisor. Today’s theme for #iwill week is ‘In Community’, where we celebrate the role of youth social action in creating positive change in places. Rachael has worked for the Fund for a few years, and more recently joined us as a Youth Voice Advisor. In her current role, she’s making sure that young people’s voices are heard and reflected in the decisions that affect their lives – a perfect example of positive change in practice! 👏 Inspired to join the movement? Find out how you can get involved in #iwill week: https://ow.ly/m1nv50U8U7w

“It’s about asking people what they want to do – and let’s make that happen.” Wise words from Louise Jones at Newbigin Community Trust in Birmingham. Today, on The National Lottery’s 30th Birthday, we celebrate the game changing charities and community groups across the UK that have benefitted from three decades of our funding. In this time, The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded over £18 billion to over 290,000 organisations. We’ve seen how people across the UK show up every day with a passion for doing good, and a relentless commitment to making a difference. We’re just at the beginning of our story, and we’re committed to helping communities where we see the biggest challenges in the years ahead. Hear from some of the amazing projects we’ve funded in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Allwyn UK National Lottery Promotions Unit #NationalLottery30

📢. This week, we’re celebrating #iwill week! Stay tuned across our social media channels to hear from our incredible Youth Voice Advisors on how they’re driving social change. Don’t forget to also follow the The #iWill Movement to find out how you can get involved in youth social action and make a difference.

The Earthshot Prize is an ambitious global platform to discover, celebrate and scale ordinary solutions to repair our planet.🌍 Congratulations to the five 2024 winners who will be awarded £1 million each - proof of the enormous creativity, optimism and power of communities around the world to help shape a better planet for us all.💚 Here at The National Lottery Community Fund our Climate Action Funding is open for partnerships across the UK who are linking climate action to the everyday lives and interests of local communities. Does this sound like you? 🔗. Find out more and apply online: https://ow.ly/ZI0850U7R70+

2023-2024 MumsAid Impact Report: Empowering Mothers, Expanding Reach, and Making a Difference   We are excited to share the MumsAid 2023-2024 Impact Report, a testament to our commitment to mothers facing perinatal mental health challenges. This year, we've seen remarkable growth, resilience, and innovation—providing life-changing support to hundreds of families.   🔹 Reaching More Mothers Than Ever: In 2023-24, we supported over 430 mothers, up from 310 last year—a 39% increase that reflects the growing need for our services. Through specialised programs like YoungMumsAid, Akwaaba, and Mighty Acorns, we've focused on culturally sensitive and targeted support, especially for underserved communities. Our programmes make a profound difference:   93% reported reduced depression post-counselling 87% felt a stronger bond with their baby 94.5% experienced significant stress reduction, boosting mental health and resilience   🔹 Pioneering Programs: This year, we proudly launched Akwaaba, a dedicated service for Black and global majority mothers, and earned recognition from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance for our inclusive, effective support for young mothers.   As demand rises, we remain committed to growing our reach and ensuring every mother gets the help she deserves. This work is only possible thanks to our incredible team, trustees, partners, and funders.   ➡️ Explore our full report on our website and join us in supporting brighter futures for mothers and families. https://lnkd.in/eKx8MFk5   Thank you for standing with us as we transform lives and communities. #rbg #citybridgefoundation #londonpropelndyp #knightdragonltd #theleathersellers #lloyds #charityimpact #mmha #mumsaid

🎉 Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE appointed Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund 🎉 This morning the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Secretary of State has announced the appointment of Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE as Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund. I’m thrilled to welcome Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO, CBE to The National Lottery Community Fund.   I know Dame Julia as the nation’s foremost champion for communities and cross-sector collaboration—a leader who has dedicated her life to driving positive social change.    Today, I’m on my way to Birmingham to kick off events marking the 30th anniversary of the National Lottery. Over the last three decades, we’ve awarded nearly £20 billion in funding to good cause projects in communities across the UK, benefiting around 5 million people at any one time.     There couldn’t be a more exciting and timely moment for Julia’s appointment, helping us deepen and strengthen our It Starts with Community ambition as we embark on the next decade’s journey.    Please join me in giving a big 👍 welcome to Dame Julia!     I'd also like to extend my thanks and appreciation to our outgoing Interim Chair, Paul Sweeney, as he returns to his role as Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland.   Paul’s deep wisdom and guidance to me and all at the Fund has been invaluable over the last year. Thank you, Paul.    https://lnkd.in/epW9XDNm

It was my pleasure to join Louisa Mitchell MBE (AllChild) at the launch of AllChild (Formerly West London Zone) new Wigan partnership, together with a star cast of local community organisations and experts. Supporting children and young people to navigate the trickiest transitions in their life is a key part of The National Lottery Community Fund plans, so we can help young people thrive into adulthood across the country. Experts in communities, like AllChild, are at the forefront of helping young people and The National Lottery Community Fund we are proud to support them, and look forward to continuing to work with them to make a huge impact on many people’s future. Great to speak alongside @Andy Burnham Greater Manchester Combined Authority where he talked about how this fits with his priorities for the Greater Manchester area, and @Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP Department for Culture, Media and Sport to hear her passion for supporting young people across the country. Last week, we announced our new funding approach in England, where we will be putting community power, agency and control at the heart of our funding to ensure we realise the ambitions of our strategy #ItStartsWithCommunity. Our strategy also places the importance of enabling children and young people to thrive as a key community-led mission, and the work delivered by AllChild shows an alignment with our intentions. Harvey McGrath Jenny Muter Colette Dutton Dame Rachel de Souza Gillian Halliwell https://lnkd.in/eKsra_dY