What’s New - Sport
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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Sports Game Changers immortalised in poetry across the UK as part of 30th birthday celebrations
22nd October 2024
A poignant poem recognising the contribution of seven inspirational people to sport has been revealed at four sporting locations across the UK, as part of The National Lottery’s 30th birthday celebrations.
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Women’s Quad Sculls become the 300th female medallists since advent of National Lottery funding, demonstrating progress for women’s sport
31st July 2024
Following Great Britain’s gold medal in the Women’s Quad Sculls, 300 women have won their first medal at a Summer Games (Olympic & Paralympic) since National Lottery funding was introduced in 1997.
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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.