Reaching Communities National Lottery Fund

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

This programme offers larger funding (amounts over £10,000) to organisations that work with their community, enabling them to thrive. Currently, they are looking to fund projects working to mitigate the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and support affected communities as they seek to recover, rebuild and grow following the Covid-19 pandemic. Projects should be people-led, strengths-based and rooted in community.

The National Lottery especially welcomes applications from projects and organisations that:

  • build strong relationships in and across communities
  • improve the places and spaces that matter to communities
  • help more people to reach their potential, by supporting them at the earliest possible stage.

Organisations which are eligible to apply include:

  • voluntary and community organisations
  • registered, exempt or excepted charities
  • charitable incorporated organisations (CIO)
  • not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee - you must be a registered charity OR have a not-for-profit 'asset lock' clause in your articles of association
  • community interest companies (CIC)
  • community benefit societies
  • co-operative societies - you must have a not-for-profit 'asset lock' clause in your society rules and also be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority
  • a group of organisations, as long as they're led by an eligible organisation
     
K&C Together can provide you with 1:1 support before applying, to ensure that your project plan successfully involves people and communities and builds on their strengths. Email [email protected] to arrange an initial meeting with Lucy, KCSC's Community Empowerment & Participation Officer.

 

Funder
The National Lottery
Phone
03454102030