Funding
About the distributors
Arts Council England
Arts Council England champions, develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people's lives. Their mission is to provide ‘great art for everyone’.
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is the lead development agency for the arts in Northern Ireland.
Arts Council of Wales
Arts Council of Wales is the country's funding and development agency for the arts. Their vision is of a creative Wales where the arts are central to the life of the nation.
BFI
The BFI is the lead body for film in the UK tasked with creating a flourishing film environment; awarding Lottery funding to film production, distr
Big Lottery Fund
The Big Lottery Fund is committed to improving communities and the lives of people most in need with money raised from the National Lottery.
Big Lottery Fund (Cy)
Mae'r Gronfa Loteri Fawr yn ymrwymedig i wella cymunedau a bywydau'r bobl fwyaf anghenus gydag arian a godir gan y Loteri Genedlaethol.
Creative Scotland
Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here.
We enable people and organisations to work in and experience the arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland by helping others to develop great ideas and bring them to life.
Heritage Lottery Fund
The Heritage Lottery Fund uses money from the National Lottery to support a wide range of projects involving the local, regional and national heritage of the UK.
National Lottery Awards for All Scotland
National Lottery Awards for All Scotland is an easy way for smaller organisations to get small amounts of funding.
Spirit of 2012
Spirit of 2012 is the London 2012 legacy charity. So far, we have invested over £25 million into community projects in over 100 locations across the UK, benefiting more than 1 million people.
Sport Northern Ireland
Sport Northern Ireland’s vision is to promote "a culture of lifelong enjoyment and success in sport which contributes to a healthy, fair and prosperous society".
Sport Wales
Sport Wales is the national organisation responsible for increasing participation and improving performance in sport in Wales.
sportscotland
sportscotland is the national sport agency for Scotland. They are responsible for developing sport and physical recreation in Scotland.
Previous Distributors
The following organisations have distributed funds from The National Lottery in the past, but are no longer making grants.
Olympic Lottery Distributor
The National Lottery played a major role in funding the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Scottish Arts Council
The Scottish Arts Council was the lead body for the funding, development and advocacy of the arts in Scotland, offering a unique national perspecti
The Millennium Commission
The Millennium Commission awarded £2.7 billion of Lottery money for projects to mark the new millennium.
UK Film Council
To stimulate a competitive, successful and vibrant UK film industry and culture, and to promote the widest possible enjoyment and understanding of
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There are currently 12 Lottery funders who independently decide which projects have successfully applied for a grant. Each is independent of Government but has to follow guidelines when deciding who should receive National Lottery funding.
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