Up to £300m from the National Lottery Community Fund will be used to support the most vulnerable in communities across the UK during the coronavirus outbreak.
Hundreds of millions of pounds will be distributed to charities and local voluntary organisations over the next few months to help support people through the Covid-19 crisis – from helping support food banks; to causes that combat loneliness and isolation; support for the elderly; and projects that support health in the community.
The initiative is the UK’s biggest non-governmental contribution to the efforts in local communities to combat Covid-19.
Dawn Austwick, Chief Executive of The National Lottery Community Fund, said: “The Fund is switching its focus for the foreseeable future on supporting charities seeking to mitigate the unprecedented pressure communities are coming under as the country rallies to overcome the virus.”
Camelot boss Nigel Railton added: “Now, more than ever, The National Lottery can play a critical role in supporting our communities as we all face this challenge together. Up to £300m raised by National Lottery players will be helping to fund vital work in local communities at a time when it’s needed the most.”
