Building Connections Fund
Funding
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Deadline
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Location
UK-wide
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
The Building Connections Fund supports projects that prevent or reduce loneliness. The fund was set up by The National Lottery Community Fund, the Co-op Foundation and the government. It is available across the UK for charities and non-profit organisations. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. You can use the money for projects that help people connect with others and reduce isolation. The fund focuses specifically on tackling loneliness in communities.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must focus on preventing or reducing loneliness
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This fund is for charities and non-profit organisations across the UK. You should apply if you run projects that help prevent or reduce loneliness in your community. It is not for individuals or for-profit businesses.
Regions
Awards published
47,703
Typical award
£18,689
Most awards
£9,986 to £20,000
Most funded region
London
12,824 awards in 2025, level with 12,725 the year before.
Recent awards include Wellbeing Challenge CIC (£20,000, 2026), West Wales Motorcycle Project (£19,490, 2026) and Tirabad Village Hall Committee (£15,000, 2026).
Contains data from 360Giving publishers, used under open licence.
Full details from National Lottery Community Fund
This fund was set up by The National Lottery Community Fund, the Co-op Foundation and the government to support projects that prevent or reduce loneliness.
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