8 July 2025
New Solidarity Fund by the National Lottery Community Fund
Opening in June, the Solidarity Fund will make up at least 10% of The National Lottery Community Fund’s portfolio, starting with £25 million in the financial year 2025/26, rising to £50 million per year from 2026/27.
The Solidarity Fund will provide long-term core funding for up to ten years to organisations tackling the root causes of poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. In the first year, they expect to award funding to around ten organisations.
This fund is designed to strengthen community efforts by supporting long-term work that builds power, knowledge and solidarity that goes beyond a single place or group.