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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Cook For Good

    Spotlight on National Lottery funded social enterprise, Cook for Good

    13th December 2024

    The National Lottery team came together for an inspiring and hands on team day with Cook for Good. This opportunity not only brought our team closer through shared purpose but also allowed us to roll up our sleeves and make a tangible contribution in the fight against food insecurity.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Art installation honouring Community Game Changers unveiled

    Celebrating 30 years: Art installation honouring seven Community Game Changers unveiled in London

    12th September 2024

    A stunning installation honouring seven Game Changers from across the UK has been unveiled to kick-off The National Lottery’s 30th birthday celebrations.

  9. Adjoa Andoh joins National Lottery to celebrate 30 Game Changers 30th Birthday

    Adjoa Andoh urges the public to nominate their favourite Game Changers as part of The National Lottery’s 30th Birthday celebrations

    1st July 2024

    Actor Adjoa Andoh, who plays the formidable Lady Danbury in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, spoke to us about her life, career and why she wanted to get involved in our 30th Birthday Game Changers campaign.

  10. JJ Chalmers pictured holding a National Lottery Game Changers trophy.

    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.

  11. A man (Bill Bailey) and a woman (Scarlett Moffatt) dress shakespearenly at The Royal Shakespeare Company

    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.

  12. Visitors admiring a paiting in the Court Room of Founding Museum

    The National Lottery Open Week returns this spring with free and discounted entry to venues across the UK

    14th February 2024

    To say thank you for the £30 million raised for Good Causes every week by players, hundreds of National Lottery funded venues across the UK will be offering free entry, discounts and special offers throughout National Lottery Open Week.