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What’s New - England

  1. A group of young people working in the woords from Keeping it Wild (London Wildlife Trust)

    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.

  2. Eden project

    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.

  3. A bunch of people looking into the camera smiling

    Tackling the cost of living pressures

    17th January 2023

    Communities bearing the brunt of cost of living pressures are being given access to vital support thanks to National Lottery players.

  4. Two people (Chris Packham) and Milly Revill Hayward next to an artwork at The Eden Project.

    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.

  5. Sam and Emily Stables with John Craven OBE and their National Lottery Awards trophy

    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.

  6. Two people (David Olusoga and Clive Gray) holding a National Lottery Award

    Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga honours Northumberland hero with National Lottery Award

    14th October 2022

    Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga has honoured an inspirational Northumberland hero with a National Lottery Award in recognition of his work providing skills and opportunities to young people through an ambitious restoration project.

  7. Photo of the Tower of London at night by Nick Fewings on Unsplash

    5 spooky castles in the UK to visit this Halloween

    7th October 2022

     Discover five National Lottery-funded castles in the UK that are hosting events to celebrate the spookiest time of the year.

  8. A man with her two childrens running on the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

    5 stunning locations to visit this Autumn

    20th September 2022

    Celebrate the arrival of Autumn with 5 places to visit to make the most of the golden season.

  9. Women (Deirdre and Tia) with one of the hand gifts

    Birmingham gets creative to welcome athletes ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games

    26th July 2022

    Arts and crafts organisation Craftspace believe the lives of locals and athletes alike can be changed by 4600 Gifts - a special Commonwealth Games gift project.

  10. A woman (Samira Ahmed) sitted by a window inside a room.

    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.

  11. A man with a 25 years gigant pink ball in the Glasgow Science Centre

    6 unique museums to explore across the UK

    18th May 2022

    To celebrate International Museum’s Day, we’ve rounded up six amazing National Lottery funded museums…

  12. A woman (Kelly Brook) at her house holding a National Lottery Award.

    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.