In life we are surrounded by unsung heroes whose work and dedication makes this world a better place. This year gave us the opportunity to rectify that by presenting Richard Allicock of ThruLife with the Platinum Jubilee Medal for frontline services to the #Caribbean community.

All too often our own #history is hidden in plain sight, the appreciation of which could make the world of difference. West India Committee's ongoing engagement with the #Garinagu of St Vincent is a potent example that all such opportunities should never be confined to one month alone.

So good to catch up with our friend, renowned archaeologist Dr Jago Cooper of Sainsbury Centre UEA, whose educational work for British Museum on the #Garinagu tribe was sponsored by West India Committee. Jago has set us on course for a voyage of #Garifuna culture discovery

As The National Lottery Community Fund Chair I never fail to be impressed by the knowledge and experience of our team. Visiting our #Birmingham office with Geoff Thompson of Birmingham 2022 last week, we met Elizabeth Watson, whose valuable insight into the #CommonwealthGames will help scope its legacy.

🏝️ "For the Caribbean there are many connections between these beautiful islands and other parts of the world, fabricated through a dynamic, if challenging, history." ✍️ Blondel Cluff CBE politicshome.com/thehouse/artic…

I am honoured to have been presented with The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for The Realms during the 70th anniversary of the accession of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Delighted to welcome Goodenough College to the office to discuss some #Caribbean history and tour our UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 inscribed Memory of the World archive and library collection.

Our Chair Blondel Cluff CBE CBE visited #NationalLottery funded Shankill Women’s Centre this morning & enjoyed talking to staff, past & present project users, discovering more about how they are supporting & creating development opportunities for young women in north & west Belfast.

Thank you for visiting our Centre today and chatting to our staff and project users 💜💜💜 We are so passionate about our 'Empowering Young Women' project and supporting young women in NW Belfast!

We were delighted to welcome our Chair Blondel Cluff CBE CBE to our Belfast office this morning, where our youth voice team and staff told her about our work supporting communities across Northern Ireland and the impact #NationalLottery funding is having in local areas.

Our Chair Blondel Cluff CBE visited #NationalLottery funded Support 2gether to hear more about their early intervention perinatal mental health service. This three-year project supports mothers find their voice and overcome stigma surrounding antenatal and postnatal depression.

Thank you Shankill Shared Women's Centre and Support2gether, our Chair Blondel Cluff CBE CBE had a wonderful time with you yesterday, hearing more about your #NationalLottery funded projects and learning more about your work supporting communities. The National Lottery Community Fund

Today I am pleased to share The National Lottery Community Fund's new strategy #ItStartsWithCommunity. With at least £4bn of funding to be distributed by 2030, we’ll be funding activity that will strengthen society and improve lives across the UK. Explore the strategy here bit.ly/42sUZTQ

"The 75th anniversary of Windrush is a chance to reflect on the pioneers who helped rebuild Britain, and explore the impact of ‘toxic’ government policies on the community." ✍️ Blondel Cluff CBE politicshome.com/thehouse/artic…

Amazing turnout to celebrate Windrush 75 anniversary. Thank you to Blondel Cluff CBE , Chair of The National Lottery Community Fund Fund for taking time out to attend our ‘Their Journey, Our Heritage’ project launch event. #windrush75 #sicklecell #birmingham #heritage #history #generation

We will be developing a national blue plaques scheme to help communities celebrate history and heritage in their local areas. We will work with English Heritage, local partners and current plaques schemes as the national programme is developed. ➡️ bit.ly/NationalBluePl… Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Thousands of military pillboxes were installed across England during the First and Second World Wars as anti-invasion defences. 💊 Many were constructed along the coast, while others were positioned beside canals, hills and airfields. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/MilitaryPillbo…

Honoured to have received a Coronation Medal to commemorate the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Big news! The first blue plaque on our new national scheme has just been revealed in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. 🔵 It’s dedicated to Daphne Steele, who made history by becoming the first Black matron in the NHS in 1964. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/HistoricEnglan… Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Since 2020, our High Streets Heritage Action Zone programme has worked with communities to help revive historic high streets and explore new ways to invest in town centres. Find out more: ➡️ bit.ly/HeritageRegene… Arts Council England The National Lottery Heritage Fund