The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) updated its Reaching Communities programme in April 2025. With new priorities focused on supporting communities facing poverty, disadvantage and discrimination for projects that empower people to influence the decisions affecting their lives. The programme offers grants starting at £20,001 for up to 5 years of funding.

Want to find out how your organisation can benefit?
Join Kirsty Main, Dorset’s Local Funding Officer, for an informative webinar where she’ll talk through the new priorities and missions.