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  1. National Lottery Game Changers next gen

    New research reveals who young adults look up to – and why they want to be role models

    13th May 2025

    New research by The National Lottery reveals young adults are turning to real-life role models – starting with their immediate family and friends– and are stepping up to lead change in their own communities.

  2. Rob Gee on the mic and members of The Comedy Asylum

    World Laughter Day: Discover the playful and impactful sides to National Lottery funding

    4th May 2025

    World Laughter Day: From stand-up to social prescribing, clowns to community care, discover the playful but impactful side to 30 years of National Lottery funding

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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.

  4. Kyle mannock

    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.

  5. Pictured L-R: Kate Beggs, Chair of the Northern Ireland National Lottery Forum and Northern Ireland director at The National Lottery Community Fund, Junior Minister Aisling Reilly, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Justin King CBE, Chair of Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery.

    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.

  6. Ellie Taylor

    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!

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.