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  1. Step into the movies: 10 iconic film locations to visit for free or with a discount this March

    25th February 2025

    10 iconic film locations to visit for free or with a discount this National Lottery Open Week

  2. A landscape picture of the domes of Eden Project

    National Lottery Open Week returns this spring

    17th February 2025

    This March, The National Lottery will once again be saying thank you to players for the £30 million they raise for Good Causes every week.

  3. Boy leaps for joy at Kingussie

    First things first: 30 years of notable ‘firsts’ funded by The National Lottery

    14th February 2025

    Explore 30 years of National Lottery funding through exclusive data-driven insights—uncovering notable ‘firsts’ from historic grants to pioneering projects that shaped communities across the UK

  4. Young man pushing a wheelbarrow through a woodland

    How The National Lottery boosts the UK's love of 'giving'

    9th January 2025

    Discover how National Lottery funding of 1,000+ food banks (1997-2024) has boosted Britain's love of 'giving', fought hunger and helped community health across the UK

  5. Heritage Tree art installation at Whitby Abbey

    Festive Q&A with our inspirational Game Changers

    24th December 2024

    We join our Community and Heritage Game Changers for a festive Q&A.

  6. Sean Murphy ringside with Anthony Joshua at Finchley ABC (courtesy of Sean Murphy)

    How 30 years of funding sports facilities helped build a healthier UK

    16th December 2024

    The biggest impacts from National Lottery funding of sports facilities across the UK.

  7. Santa Britsh Bird of Prey Centre

    Top National Lottery funded locations to enjoy this festive season

    29th November 2024

    Don’t miss out on our top 25 picks for National Lottery funded venues to visit across the UK this Christmas.

  8. Prime Minister Sir John Major buying a ticket to launch The National Lottery

    Photographer Thomas Duke recreates 30 iconic moments made possible by National Lottery funding

    25th November 2024

    30 Game Changing Moments from the last three decades that National Lottery funding has helped make possible.

  9. Darren Henley, CEO of Arts Council England, film director, Gurinder Chadha, Alison Rashley, executive artistic director of Television Workshop, artist, Thomas Duke, actress, Vicky McClure, Andria Vidler, CEO of National Lottery operator Allwyn and Baroness Fiona Twycross

    The National Lottery hits £50 billion Good Causes landmark

    15th November 2024

    The National Lottery celebrates its 30th birthday by announcing £50 billion has been raised for Good Causes.

  10. Game Changers Podcast promo image with Aimee Fuller

    'Game Changers' podcast is back for Season Three with Aimee Fuller as the new host

    13th November 2024

    'Game Changers' podcast is back for season three with a new name and Aimee Fuller as the new host, Game Changers will feature the stories of ordinary people who do extraordinary things with the help of National Lottery funding over the last 30 years.

  11. Game Changers in front of V&A display

    UK-first AI artwork honours Arts & Film Game Changers to celebrate 30 years of The National Lottery

    22nd October 2024

    The National Lottery marks its 30th birthday with a unique AI art installation at V&A South Kensington to celebrate the achievements of remarkable people that have had transformative impact across Arts & Film over the past 30 years.

  12. Clare Balding with Sport Game Changers

    Sports Game Changers immortalised in poetry across the UK as part of 30th birthday celebrations

    22nd October 2024

    A poignant poem recognising the contribution of seven inspirational people to sport has been revealed at four sporting locations across the UK, as part of The National Lottery’s 30th birthday celebrations.