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  1. Christmas lights in Regent Street at peak time.

    Our top National Lottery funded locations to visit this Christmas

    27th November 2023

    With December in full swing, take a look at some of our top picks for the holiday season at National Lottery funded venues and locations across the UK.

  2. Bobby Zamora and Tim Holtam with Tim's National Lottery Awards trophy.

    Brighton and Hove Albion football legend honours Brighton community hero with major National Lottery Award

    24th November 2023

    Brighton and Hove Albion football legend, Bobby Zamora, has honoured an inspirational Brighton resident with an iconic National Lottery Award, to celebrate his incredible work in establishing the Brighton Table Tennis Club.

  3. A woman, Scarlette Douglas, behind portraits of the installation.

    Scarlette Douglas unveils symbolic sculpture dedicated to Windrush pioneers at Tilbury Docks to mark Black History Month

    31st October 2023

    In commemoration of Black History Month, and the 75th anniversary of Windrush we’ve unveiled a unique piece of art, a wireframe recreation of HMT Empire Windrush, at Tilbury Docks, the port where the ship docked in 1948. 

  4. Two people, Osmond and Brenda, with a National Lottery Awards trophie

    TV’s Brenda Edwards presents young entrepreneur with National Lottery Award

    30th October 2023

    TV star, Brenda Edwards, presented a young entrepreneur with an iconic National Lottery Award today in honour of her late son who was also a young trailblazer that strived to empower young people.

  5. Sir Tony Robinson and Esther Fox with her National Lottery Award.

    Sir Tony Robinson honours Hastings Heritage champion with National Lottery Award

    23rd October 2023

    Britain’s foremost face of popular history, Sir Tony Robinson, has honoured an inspirational heritage winner with a National Lottery Award to celebrate her incredible work in transforming the museum experience for disabled people.

  6. Two women, Jane Danson and Katie Mahon, with a National Lottery Award,

    Coronation Street star honours Bradford community hero with National Lottery Award

    19th October 2023

    Coronation Street star Jane Danson honoured an inspirational Bradford resident with a National Lottery Award, for founding Bloomin’ Buds Theatre Company.

  7. Two men (Bill Beaumont with President Macron)

    From the grassroots game to the global stage: National Lottery players have huge impacts on Rugby Union

    8th October 2023

    Explore how National Lottery players impact rugby, just like in the Olympics. Dive into the data and read an exclusive interview with the World Rugby president.

  8. A man (Rory Lawson) surronded by young rubgy players in a field.

    The National Lottery partners with rugby greats to celebrate grassroots funding across the UK

    25th September 2023

    As part of a celebration of grassroots rugby and ahead of key matches during the Rugby World Cup, rugby greats showcase National Lottery funding for local clubs.

  9. A woman (Sam Quek) wearing a gold medal on a hockey field

    'Amazing Starts Here' podcast is back for Season Two with Sam Quek as the new host

    14th September 2023

    'Amazing Starts Here' podcast is back for it's season two, with Sam Quek as the new host, sharing the stories of ordinary people who do extraordinary things with the help of National Lottery funding.

  10. The Black Swimming Association representative holding the 2022 award

    17 phenomenal projects in the running for iconic National Lottery Award

    11th September 2023

    17 projects from across the UK are appealing for votes to be crowned National Lottery Project of the Year 2023.

  11. Refugee, Yacoub

    The incredible impact of the National Lottery on refugees and asylum seekers across the UK

    27th June 2023

    We delve into our data to spotlight the incredible impact of the National Lottery has had on refugees and asylum seekers who had to leave their countries to start a new life in the UK.

  12. A woman (Samantha Womack) with a National Loterry Award

    Samantha Womack announces last chance to nominate for the National Lottery Awards

    9th May 2023

    Actress, singer and former Eastenders star, Samantha Womack, is urging people and projects from all over the UK to get their nominations for the National Lottery Awards in ahead of the 16 May deadline.