What’s New - Community and charity
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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.
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Communities throughout UK gear up to celebrate the King’s Coronation with National Lottery support
4th May 2023
Organisations throughout the UK are using National Lottery funding to mark the Coronation of His Majesty The King with activities to bring people together in their communities.
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Eurovision star Sonia performs with a refugee choir in Liverpool
26th April 2023
Sonia, the pop sensation from Liverpool, has joined forces with a National Lottery funded refugee choir in her home town to celebrate Eurovision 2023.
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The hunt is on for the UK's favourite community heroes as the 2023 National Lottery Awards begins
25th April 2023
The National Lottery Awards are back for 2023, in search of the inspirational individuals and organisations who do amazing things with the help of National Lottery funding.
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UK adults crave new experiences at low cost to live up to new trend
13th March 2023
A new research from The National Lottery shows that 64% of UK adults want to be surprised on a day out discovering their top 5 locations in their nations.
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More than £3 billion awarded to projects that support young people over the last decade
16th February 2023
£3 billion has been given to National Lottery projects that help young people connect with the environment and teach them how to protect it.
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The National Lottery Open Week returns Spring 2024 with free and discounted entry to venues across the UK
13th February 2023
The National Lottery Open Week 2023 runs from 18th to 26th March. Anyone who has a valid National Lottery ticket can get special offers at places and attractions.
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Ardal O'Hanlon Crowns An Tobar Northern Ireland Project of the Year
7th December 2022
Community wellness centre and social farm An Tobar has been named the 2022 National Lottery Northern Ireland Project of the Year.
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Celebrating 28 years of National Lottery funding with our ‘People’s Portraits’ campaign
28th November 2022
Our People’s Portraits series celebrates the impact National Lottery funding has had on communities around the UK since it began 28 years ago.
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John Craven OBE honours Herefordshire farming couple with major award
19th October 2022
Broadcaster and presenter, John Craven OBE, has honoured an inspirational Herefordshire farming couple with a coveted National Lottery Award in recognition of their incredible work in supporting those with mental health issues in the farming community.
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London Teen wins National Lottery Award for her work in STEM sector
18th October 2022
A Wimbledon teenager scooped the Young Hero title at the National Lottery Awards 2022 for her project that runs workshops teaching disadvantaged young women skills to improve their confidence and opportunities.
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Celebrity chef honours North Kensington resident with National Lottery Award
12th October 2022
Celebrity chef and TV personality Lisa Faulkner has honoured an inspirational North Kensington resident with a coveted National Lottery Award.