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The National Lottery Community Fund

National Lottery Community Fund — Partnerships

£10,000 – £500,000Rolling deadlineUK

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Grants for charities, community groups and social enterprises making a difference in their communities. Multiple funding streams from small grants to large multi-year programmes.

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Eligibility

  • Registered charity, constituted voluntary/community organisation, or charitable incorporated organisation.
  • Also social enterprises and community interest companies with a social mission.
  • Must demonstrate clear community benefit and beneficiary involvement.
  • Cannot fund individuals or statutory bodies as lead applicants.

About this grant

The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest funder of community activity in the UK. Funds charities, voluntary organisations, and social enterprises working on community wellbeing, social connection, mental health, and local place-based initiatives. Fund streams vary by size and geography: small grants (Awards for All, up to £10k), medium grants (various regional programmes), and large strategic investments. Also runs specific thematic programmes around climate, youth, and equality.

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