Reaching Communities England

The National Lottery Community Fund offers large-scale grants (£20,001 and above) for projects that improve lives, strengthen communities, and help people facing disadvantage. Funding can be awarded for up to 5 years to support a wide range of VCSE activity including community hubs, mental health services, and initiatives tackling poverty or isolation.

Who can apply

Voluntary or community organisations, registered charities, constituted groups or clubs, not-for-profit companies or CICs, schools, statutory bodies, community benefit or co-operative societies, and groups led by an eligible organisation, serving communities in England.

Key contacts

The National Lottery Community Fund
General Contact
England and UK-wide 0345 410 2030

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Funding

£20k – £500k

Deadline

31 December 2026

Opens

9 July 2026

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Eligibility criteria

At least 2 board or committee members who are not related
An asset lock is required if applying as a co-operative society, CIC, company limited by guarantee not registered as a charity, or community benefit society
Projects must be based in England
Asset lock required for co-operative societies, CICs, companies limited by guarantee not registered as charity, and community benefit societies
Asset lock required for co-operative societies, CICs, companies limited by guarantee not registered as a charity, or community benefit societies
Organisations must have at least 2 board or committee members who are not related
An asset lock is required if applying as a co-operative society, community interest company (CIC), company limited by guarantee not registered as a charity, or community benefit society
If applying as a co-operative society, community interest company (CIC), company limited by guarantee not registered as a charity, or community benefit society, an asset lock is required.

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