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  1. Two people (Chris Packham) and Milly Revill Hayward next to an artwork at The Eden Project.

    Celebrating 28 years of National Lottery funding with our ‘People’s Portraits’ campaign

    28th November 2022

    Our People’s Portraits series celebrates the impact National Lottery funding has had on communities around the UK since it began 28 years ago.

  2. Sam and Emily Stables with John Craven OBE and their National Lottery Awards trophy

    John Craven OBE honours Herefordshire farming couple with major award

    19th October 2022

    Broadcaster and presenter, John Craven OBE, has honoured an inspirational Herefordshire farming couple with a coveted National Lottery Award in recognition of their incredible work in supporting those with mental health issues in the farming community.

  3. A family of three people with the daughter in the middle holding a bunch of flowers

    London Teen wins National Lottery Award for her work in STEM sector

    18th October 2022

    A Wimbledon teenager scooped the Young Hero title at the National Lottery Awards 2022 for her project that runs workshops teaching disadvantaged young women skills to improve their confidence and opportunities.

  4. Two people (David Olusoga and Clive Gray) holding a National Lottery Award

    Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga honours Northumberland hero with National Lottery Award

    14th October 2022

    Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga has honoured an inspirational Northumberland hero with a National Lottery Award in recognition of his work providing skills and opportunities to young people through an ambitious restoration project.

  5. National Lottery Awards 2022 Environment Winner Sal Chebbah with celebrity chef Lisa Faulkner

    Celebrity chef honours North Kensington resident with National Lottery Award

    12th October 2022

    Celebrity chef and TV personality Lisa Faulkner has honoured an inspirational North Kensington resident with a coveted National Lottery Award.

  6. Two people (Jenni Falconer and Eric Sproul) holding a National Lottery Awards trophy

    Jenni Falconer honours Glasgow Sport Hero with National Lottery Award

    11th October 2022

    Broadcaster and fitness enthusiast, Jenni Falconer, has honoured an inspirational Glasgow hero with a National Lottery Award in recognition of his voluntary work getting people out and active in one of the city’s most deprived areas.

  7. Photo of the Tower of London at night by Nick Fewings on Unsplash

    5 spooky castles in the UK to visit this Halloween

    7th October 2022

     Discover five National Lottery-funded castles in the UK that are hosting events to celebrate the spookiest time of the year.

  8. Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix with her National Lottery Award

    Double gold medalist Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix crowned National Lottery Awards Athlete of the Year

    6th October 2022

    Diver Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix, one of the breakout stars of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has been crowned the National Lottery Awards 2022 Athlete of the Year after a staggering 11,000 votes were cast across the competition.

  9. A woman (Maggie Alphonsy) holding a rugby ball

    From grassroots to glory: how National Lottery funding has played a key role in developing women's rugby throughout the UK

    5th October 2022

    Maggie Alphonsi is celebrating the role National Lottery funding has played in developing women’s rugby in the UK, ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

  10. A man with her two childrens running on the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

    5 stunning locations to visit this Autumn

    20th September 2022

    Celebrate the arrival of Autumn with 5 places to visit to make the most of the golden season.

  11. Silver National Lottery symbol trophy on green sofa

    17 Projects in the running for prestigious National Lottery ‘Project of the Year’ Award

    7th September 2022

    17 projects from across the UK are appealing for votes in order to be crowned National Lottery Project of the Year.

  12. Compilation of athletes nominated for The National Lottery Athlete of the Year

    Beth Tweddle urges people to pick their Athlete of the Year for this year's National Lottery Awards

    22nd August 2022

    After a sensational summer of sport, gymnastics legend Beth Tweddle is leading the search for the 2022 National Lottery Athlete of the Year.