The National Lottery Community Fund has a critical role to play in supporting communities to unleash their energy and potential so they can get to where they want to be. We are one of 12 distributors of National Lottery funding.
We work closely with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the license holder for The National Lottery, currently Allwyn, to distribute National Lottery funding across the UK.
Social connections and community activities are at the heart of creating healthier, happier lives and a flourishing society. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund supports amazing community-led projects, and why we’re looking to make a bigger difference in the years ahead, by listening and responding to communities and by focusing on supporting bolder change.
Thanks to National Lottery players, we plan to distribute at least £4 billion of funding by 2030. Supporting projects that will create resilient communities that are more inclusive and environmentally sustainable. Projects that will strengthen society and improve lives across the UK.
Our work is divided into five portfolios, covering funding across England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and the UK. Each of these portfolios has its own committee of non-executives making major funding decisions via three funding streams: small grants under £20,000, larger grants of over £20,001 and partnership grants that support organisations to collaborate and innovate.
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Royal Voluntary Service is a volunteer charity supporting people, communities and the NHS in every corner of Britain.
We inspire and enable people to give the gift of voluntary service to meet the needs of the day. Through the power of volunteering, we provide one-to-one, group and online services that improve health and wellbeing, resilience, confidence and connections.
For businesses:
Optimise your employee volunteering and social impact activities with our Volunteering Marketplace.
www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/volunteer-revolution/businesses
For charities:
Supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, we’re building a game-changing digital platform to revolutionise volunteering and empower more people to take an active role in their communities.
www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/volunteer-revolution/charities
For volunteers:
Whether it’s online mentoring, doing a litter pick, helping a local charity shop or volunteering your professional skills, our digital volunteer platform supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery will empower you to find a role to suit your passions, interests and availability.
www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/volunteer-revolution/volunteers
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