This past weekend, free community events took place across London, showcasing that one of our city’s greatest strength is our diversity. Deputy Mayor @debbieweekesb.bsky.social explains why my Community Weekend is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate what makes our capital so special.

#MayorsCommunityWeekend begins today! We are excited for a weekend of fun-filled activities and building vital new connections across all boroughs of London 🎉 The Weekend recognises the unique contributions that Londoners have made to their community, no matter who they are or where they come from.

Do you have an idea that could help children and their families access the great outdoors? Then we want to hear from you. 🍃 Our Meithrin Natur initiative funds organisations across Wales to do something truly life-changing. Discover more and apply: ow.ly/syqv50WMFEU

This #InternationalYouthDay, we’re delighted to share that we’ve recruited three new Youth Voice Advisors to the Fund. 🎊 Fatemah, Ffion and Molly will play a vital role in helping our funding teams design and shape the decisions that affect young people and their communities. ow.ly/MX1L50WEseG

1/3 📢. Doors are open for a £19 million boost to youth services! Together with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, we’re proud to relaunch the Million Hours Fund — helping young people access safe spaces, support, and inspiring activities.

Intriguing lessons about working collaboratively to improve people’s health and wellbeing - with thanks to our partners @cordisbright.bsky.social @thekingsfund.bsky.social We’re keen to learn more, as we forge deeper cross-sector partnerships to tackle health inequalities – watch this space!

London Mayor’s Community Weekend returns this September, with almost £400,000 of National Lottery funding being awarded to over 200 community groups. In partnership with @london.gov.uk, we’re aiming to bring people together and strengthen community connections. Find out more: ow.ly/F5cP50WmQog

Looking for a new career? We have several exciting roles across our new communications team, as well as in our facilities and legal team. Apply today or share with your network: ➡️. ow.ly/xu3n50Wiqls

🌞 @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk New Awards For All strand specifically for environmental projects, with funding from £300-£20,000. The funding opens 25 June, closes 17 December! www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/prog... (If a group has an existing Awards For All they can’t apply for this strand.)

From today, we're inviting applications to the Solidarity Fund – to help tackle the root causes of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination in communities across England. For eligibility criteria and to apply: ow.ly/bqrn50W7zMf

“Families tell us they can’t believe the difference the project has made.” Did you spot us on TV? Our new research shows nature can help young people with their mental health and STV showcased one of our amazing #NationalLottery funded projects Lucky Ewe, urging charities to apply for funding. 🌱

This #PowerOfYouthDay, we're thrilled to introduce our new young Board and Committee members! 🎉 At just 21-28 years old, these five incredible young leaders will help shape our funding decisions and strategy across the UK. Meet them in this thread! 👇 #YouthVoice #YoungLeaders #WeSeeYourPower

12 months on from the launch of our corporate plan & the largest expansion in our funding for three decades, @ceo.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk reflects on the significant progress we’ve made & where we’re focusing our efforts further to deliver bold change for communities with #NationalLottery funding.

We've an exciting opportunity for a Communications, Impact & Influence Director. This is a newly created role with an emphasis on external engagement, influence & purpose to bring to life the story of The National Lottery Community Fund. Find out more & apply. starfishsearch.com/jobs/tnlcf-c...

We've an exciting new opportunity for an energetic, purposeful leader to join us as our Funding Strategy, Innovation & UK Director, to shape & set direction across the directorate & wider Fund. Find out more about the role & apply. ⬇️ starfishsearch.com/jobs/tnlcf-f...

We're recruiting! 📣 If you're looking for a career change, we have several exciting roles available across our funding, governance and Innovation Unit teams. Apply today or share with your networks. ⬇️ jobs.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/vacancies/va...

1/3 We’ve got big plans to support charities, community organisations, grassroots groups to better demonstrate the difference they make to their communities. We want to make it easier for them to access and share the ideas, solutions, best practice, and learning they need to showcase their impact.

We’re proud to be giving a £1.5 million boost to help future-proof 900 community spaces across Northumberland, Cumbria and County Durham through the Community Spaces Partnership with @canorth.bsky.social, Action with Communities in Cumbria and Durham Community Action 🎉

Great pleasure to support ‪@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk as a critical friend with their new Impact Strategy out today 👇.

1/4. Charities and community groups know the massive difference they make to their communities. But, so very often, demonstrating this impact as strongly as possible, with the all the information and data that’s needed, can be tricky.

London groups can still apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help communities make a difference through the Mayor’s Community Weekend in September. The deadline for applications is this Wednesday at midday. For more details and to apply, visit: ow.ly/QrUT50Vxcem

We're launching a new way to partner with us over the coming months, to create a stronger, fairer society. We will partner with groups where we see potential to deliver significant change in a system or area of work that aligns with our community-led missions. Find out more: ow.ly/CqzB50VG5Ba

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to help London’s communities make a difference this September through the Mayor’s Community Weekend, thanks to #NationalLottery players and the @mayoroflondon.bsky.social. 🎉. For more details and to apply, visit: ow.ly/QrUT50Vxcem

Thinking of applying to Reaching Communities in England? Find out about our evolved funding priorities – and how we plan to deliver a fairer, stronger and more resilient future for communities: www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/prog...

Are you a young person interested in making a real difference? Or maybe your organisation works to support the change makers of the future? If so, the Government want to hear from you! 📣 Complete the Government’s Youth Census by 16 April: www.iwill.org.uk/NYS-Deliver-...

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