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  1. A group of women petting a dog. ©Dogs For Good

    All for a good paws...

    4th October 2021

    To mark World Animal Day, we are highlighting some of the heart-warming stories of how animals at projects and charities throughout the UK are lending a paw (or wing) to help people in need across the country, thanks to National Lottery players.

  2. Ridley Road Stories - Part Two

    29th September 2021

    Documenting and celebrating the African and Caribbean locals on Ridley Road, Hackney.

  3. Maureen York (left) and her husband Steven take part in a Happy and Healthy class at the Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub

    Fresh thinking at the Hub

    23rd September 2021

    Exercise classes tailored to people with dementia are emblematic of this sports centre's bold new approach

  4. Discovering the lost art of play

    20th September 2021

    The Imaginarium in Newry is a place where kids are encouraged to let their imaginations run wild

  5. Vote for your National Lottery Project of the Year!

    14th September 2021

    17 fantastic National Lottery funded projects from across the UK are competing for your vote.

  6. The National Lottery joins forces with Gethin Jones and Jay Blades to reveal benches dedicated to local community heroes

    14th July 2021

    The National Lottery has revealed six further locations across the UK which will play host to bespoke benches, designed and created by Jay Blades, to honour individuals who went above and beyond for their local communities during the pandemic.

  7. A group of people in from the Mosaic Trust in the Pride Parade in London

    Celebrating Pride Month!

    15th June 2021

    In celebration of Pride Month, discover a list of some of the National Lottery funded remarkable LGBTQ+ organisations supporting their communities across the UK.

  8. Last chance to grab an offer!

    11th June 2021

    The National Lottery’s Open Week finishes on Sunday, so don’t miss your chance to enjoy free entry or a special offer at hundreds of National Lottery funded venues, to say #ThanksToYou, the players!

  9. OPEN WEEK THURSDAY - 5 things to do!

    10th June 2021

    There's only a few days left to make the most of the National Lottery Open Week...

  10. OPEN WEEK WEDNESDAY - 5 Things to do!

    9th June 2021

    It’s Wednesday 9th June 2021 and that means we are around half way through National Lottery open week! Today, we are back with another 5 things you can do for free.

  11. All aboard for the National Lottery Open Week!

    8th June 2021

    All you need is a National Lottery ticket/ scratchcard to get on board with the National Lottery Open Week.

  12. Open Week begins!

    4th June 2021

    This weekend is the start of The National Lottery’s Open Week, running from 5th-13th June.