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Awarding #NationalLottery funding to strengthen society and improve lives across the UK. #ItStartsWithCommunity

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(4/4) So, what are we doing about it? Read David’s blog to find out more. 

🔗. www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/we-can-...
October 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
“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.

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October 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
(4/4) So, what are we doing about it? Read David’s blog to find out more. 

🔗. www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/we-can-...
October 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
👉. Register for the webinar on our website here: www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/join-us...
October 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
👉. 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
October 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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.
October 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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.
September 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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.
September 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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
August 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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
August 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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
July 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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
June 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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
June 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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."
June 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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!"
June 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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."
June 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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.
June 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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.
June 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
📈. 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
May 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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.
May 21, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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.
May 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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 🎉
May 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
4/4. You can read more about our promise, priorities, and plans here: ow.ly/o8sC50VOjxc
May 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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.
May 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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
April 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM