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We're holding our first Grant Holder Training Day in Manchester today! đź©· Bringing together projects from across the Nort...
09/10/2026

We're holding our first Grant Holder Training Day in Manchester today! đź©·

Bringing together projects from across the North West, to strengthen their storytelling and communications, while sharing their experiences.

Want to take part? Keep an eye out for more sessions in the future across the UK!

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Nature is good for you. But access to nature is not equal. 🌷Millions can’t access nature. And people from lower income h...
09/10/2026

Nature is good for you. But access to nature is not equal. 🌷

Millions can’t access nature. And people from lower income households are three times more likely to miss out.

But our research shows millions of people want to spend more time in nature, and that it can make a huge difference to your health and wellbeing.

Everyone deserves to experience the health benefits of nature.

We’ve awarded £24 million in the last two years for projects that help people improve their health by bringing them closer to nature.

Do you have an idea that would help in your community? We want to hear it. 👉https://ow.ly/FC6y50ZWa3U

02/10/2026

When people come together, places can be transformed.

In Newham, it started in a forgotten dock. Today, that dock is a thriving space for community, creativity and nature. And not just for humans - it’s now home to over 1,000 recorded species! 🦆

Cody Dock is supported by our Climate Action Fund, helping communities across the UK act on climate change and inspire more people to get involved.

Find out more by visiting our website: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/about-us/our-strategy/environmental-sustainability/it-started-how-communities-are-taking-environmental-action?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=it_started

02/10/2026

Great to see the impact of and dormant assets funding in local communities on our recent board members visit to Dundee. 🫶

They met a host of community organisations supporting children and young people across the city and surrounding area to thrive.

Did you know the UK sent 5.3 million tonnes of biodegradable waste to landfill in just one year? Across the country, peo...
30/09/2026

Did you know the UK sent 5.3 million tonnes of biodegradable waste to landfill in just one year?

Across the country, people are finding creative ways to keep valuable materials in use and out of landfill. Social enterprise R:evolve Recycle in Scotland are challenging throw-away culture, with help from National Lottery funding.

Their shops offer a range of community services as well as sustainable second-hand clothing, a haberdashery and swap shop, and workshops that empower local people with practical skills.

Could your community improve recycling, reduce waste or create something useful from discarded materials? ♻️

Find out more about our environment funding: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/find-out-more-about-environment-funding-in-your-area-and-apply

Did you know the UK produces 10.7 million tonnes of food waste annually? ♻️ Today is International Day of Awareness of ...
29/09/2026

Did you know the UK produces 10.7 million tonnes of food waste annually? ♻️

Today is International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. There's plenty we can do at home to waste less food. And we’re proud to support projects like Thrivemind Village who are making a difference for their whole community. The group rescues surplus food and fresh produce from across the city, to re-distribute to the local community in Derby.

People can pick up free fruit and veg, or enjoy a nourishing meal made by one of Thrivemind’s volunteers. It’s a win - win situation for people and planet!

The group may be small, but their actions are mighty. In 2025 alone, they:

- Saved over 4 tonnes of fresh food from going to waste
- Supported over 200 local people with nutritious meals
- Engaged 50 plus volunteers in meaningful roles

Do you have an idea that could help your community borrow, share or reuse more? Explore The National Lottery Community Fund open environment funding in your area: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/find-out-more-about-environment-funding-in-your-area-and-apply

The average person in the UK throws away around 400kg of waste each year - the weight of the average polar bear! So befo...
28/09/2026

The average person in the UK throws away around 400kg of waste each year - the weight of the average polar bear! So before replacing something, ask one simple question: could it be repaired?

National Lottery-funded projects like Repair & Share Foyle in Northern Ireland show how repairing can reduce waste, bring people together and even help with the cost of living.

Their dedicated team of 43 volunteers share time and skills to keep items out of landfill. They turn waste into a resource, working alongside their local community to promote repair and reuse, and help people keep items in use for longer.

Together, Repair & Share Foyle are building a community that's stronger, more resourceful, and much better for our environment. 🌱

Could you help people repair more and throw away less? National Lottery funding could help turn that idea into action.

Find out more about our environment funding: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/news/find-out-more-about-environment-funding-in-your-area-and-apply

Thanks to players, Stitch Together Cwmavon in Wales is bringing people together to learn hand sewing skills. 🧵Pattie i...
25/09/2026

Thanks to players, Stitch Together Cwmavon in Wales is bringing people together to learn hand sewing skills. 🧵

Pattie is a founding member of Stitch Together Cwmavon and she really enjoys the creativity of the pieces they make as well as the supportive community they have become.

“It is a warm, inviting contented group. We all support each other. Sharing this connection with people makes such a difference.

For the fabric journal project I used extracts from my mother-in-law's diaries. I used an extract from the day she met me for the first time and the day my husband and I got married. I copied the diary pages and stitched them into hexagons so you can read what she wrote.

Everyone invests and puts their emotions into every piece they create.

In a world that rarely slows down hand stitching offers us something valuable. It offers us time to focus, to make and get in touch with our creativity, to inspire us and simply to be present.”

Have a listen to this one when you get a moment. 🎧Natasha, founder of The Lisa Project joined Anna Foster on BBC Newcas...
25/09/2026

Have a listen to this one when you get a moment. 🎧

Natasha, founder of The Lisa Project joined Anna Foster on BBC Newcastle to share why she started the project in memory of her sister Lisa, and how singing and British Sign Language are now bringing school children and care home residents together across North East England with the help of National Lottery funding.

She also shared her hopes for the project's next chapter — setting up a choir, and how The Lisa Project is on a mission to make the world a more inclusive place.
It's a genuinely heartwarming listen ❤️.

Catch up here on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0pc3h3c?at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_medium=social&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&at_campaign_type=owned

At Z-arts in Manchester, children get the chance to unlock their imaginations through Bright Sparks, a programme of free...
24/09/2026

At Z-arts in Manchester, children get the chance to unlock their imaginations through Bright Sparks, a programme of free, creative activity. 🎨

Saskia Metcalf, Manager at Z-Arts said:

“We want all children to get to experience art, music and theatre. You never know what it is that's going to light that spark in a child. They might come in for podcasting and discover it's drama they love or they might come in for art and then realise that they actually love tap dancing. Our job is to make sure that they get the chance to find out.”

“All activities are free which means families can come literally every day without worrying about whether they can afford for their child to take part.”

Last year, we awarded £208.3 million to support children and young people. Helping them thrive starts early — and creativity plays a vital role in building communication skills, confidence and wellbeing.

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