What’s New - Arts, Culture, Film
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Celebrating 30 years of National Lottery funding in Wales
21st March 2025
Since the first National Lottery draw in November 1994, more than £2.4 billion has been invested into good causes in Wales, benefiting more than 74,000 arts, community, sports and heritage projects throughout the country.
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Celebrating the power of words on World Poetry Day
21st March 2025
To mark World Poetry Day, we spoke to two leading poetry organisations that have been supported by National Lottery funding – Verve Poetry Festival and The Poetry Society for a brief Q&A on why poetry remains as vital as ever.
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The National Lottery celebrates 30 years of game changing funding in Northern Ireland
5th March 2025
Celebrating three decades of game changing funding in Northern Ireland.
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New research for National Lottery Open Week shows one in five make plans knowing they’ll cancel – but want to say ‘yes’ to more fun
4th March 2025
Comedian and National Lottery Open Week ambassador, Ellie Taylor encourages the nation to say ‘yes’ to more joy!
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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'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.
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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.
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Former Strictly star and Invictus Games gold medalist, JJ Chalmers, joins The National Lottery on the hunt for the UK’s Game Changers
20th May 2024
As part of the National Lottery’s 30th Birthday celebrations, former Royal Marine Commando and broadcaster, JJ Chalmers, has launched the search to find 30 people who have done extraordinary things over the last 30 years with the help of The National Lottery.
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New research for National Lottery Open Week reveals how many of us want to stop scrolling and open up to new experiences
28th February 2024
Bill Bailey and Scarlett Moffatt, National Lottery Open Week ambassadors, encourage the nation to get out there and experience something new.