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  1. Niall Treacy at the Milano Ice Skating Arena during Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

    Rink roots - Team GB Coach Richard Shoebridge's call to the next gen

    19th February 2026

    Team GB speed skating Coach Richard Shoebridge explains why the next generation should consider the ice, and bigs up the rink roots that are growing the next crop of talent

  2. Niall Treacy at the Milano Ice Skating Arena during Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

    Speed showdown: Team GB’s Niall Treacy vs. Usain Bolt (an imaginary race)

    19th February 2026

    Explore the short track speed skating oval like never before: An original datagraphic of an imagined race betwen Team GB's Niall Treacy and Usain Bolt in his prime.

  3. Stone castle walls and archway along a narrow path.

    Great British Castle Rescue - Introducing the Castles

    19th February 2026

    Meet the castles featured in Great British Castle Rescue and discover how National Lottery funding is helping restore, protect and celebrate these remarkable historic landmarks across the UK.

  4. Team GB speed skater Niall Treacy in a studio portrait with snow falling around him.

    Team GB’s speedster Niall Treacy talks about staying cool under pressure

    13th February 2026

    Team GB short track speed skater Niall Treacy is heading to Milano-Cortina 2026 with big ambitions. We look back at his journey from Solihull Ice Rink to competing on the world stage and the long-term backing of National Lottery funding that has supported him along the way

  5. Two women wearing National Lottery branded tops, standing in front of National Lottery banners.

    How National Lottery funding built Britain’s skeleton champions

    12th February 2026

    Discover how National Lottery funding helped shape the careers of Lizzy Yarnold and Laura Deas – from a single push-start track in Bath to historic Olympic success.

  6. Matt Weston for Team GB during Skeleton training session at the Cortina Sliding Centre in Cortina d'Ampezzo during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

    Beyond Snow and Ice: The Winter Olympics are a wonderland of speed, skill and surprise

    10th February 2026

    From ice pack racing to big air, explore the scale of Olympic winter sport and how National Lottery players help power Team GB’s journey to Milano-Cortina 2026.

  7. Unlock free and discounted entry to hundreds of venues across the UK as National Lottery Open Week returns in March

    30th January 2026

    Hundreds of National Lottery-funded venues across the UK are gearing up to say thank you as part of National Lottery Open Week 2026. From Saturday 7 – Sunday 15 March 2026, anyone with a National Lottery ticket, Scratchcard or Instant Win Game can unlock a special day out.

  8. Skier descending a snowy slope during a winter sports competition.

    Chasing dreams on ice and snow: How National Lottery players power our Winter Games heroes

    23rd January 2026

    Every week, National Lottery players raise £32 million for Good Causes. Because of you, Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes can chase their dreams at the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

  9. Christmas tree

    The 12 Days of Christmas - A festive dozen of National Lottery Good Causes

    22nd December 2025

    The 12 Days of Christmas - A festive dozen of National Lottery Good Causes

  10. A sea vessel, the Paddle Steamer Waverley, moving through water.

    The National Lottery-funded moments that made 2025 - from our team

    12th December 2025

    Our team celebrates some of the National Lottery-funded moments that stayed with us long after the visit - all made possible because of players.

  11. Adam front and some of the men at a football session picture from Manbassadors Bolton at Home

    From talking to walking football to lifesaving links: £80m National Lottery funds to Men’s Health and Wellbeing

    24th November 2025

    Comb through three decades of National Lottery funding data and uncover nearly 1500 projects supporting men’s health and mental wellbeing, and suicide prevention — from talking to walking football to life-saving local links.

  12. Chris Evans Breakfast Show

    Chris Evans delivers live on air ‘Wonder-ful’ surprise National Lottery funding announcement to London charity

    24th November 2025

    In a moving moment that brought tears and cheers, staff from the London-based Wonder Foundation were stunned to learn live on air from broadcaster Chris Evans they have received £20,000 of National Lottery funding.