What’s New - Community and charity
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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.
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Leading honour-based violence charities across the UK calling on victims to spot the signs and report the crime
12th July 2022
In the lead up to the Day of Memory for victims of Honour Based Abuse (July 14th), National Lottery funded charities throughout the UK are calling for increased visibility, reporting and understanding of Honour-Based Abuse (HBA), to ensure survivors get the right support they need.
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Kelly Brook leads the hunt for UK’s favourite community heroes as the National Lottery Awards 2022 begins
27th April 2022
The National Lottery Awards are back for 2022, and this year Kelly Brook is leading the hunt for the UK’s favourite National Lottery-funded people and projects.
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2021/22 National Lottery Promotions Unit Annual Report
31st March 2022
The Unit's annual report and accounts for the financial year 2021/22
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Four National Lottery funded superstars to celebrate this International Women’s Day
7th March 2022
International Women’s Day is celebrated around the globe every March 8th to highlight the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. We’re showcasing some of the amazing National Lottery funded projects created by women, as well as individuals who are taking action for equality and making a positive difference.