What’s New - Community and charity
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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.
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Shining a light on National Lottery funded LGBT+ projects in the UK
24th February 2022
This February we’re celebrating LGBT+ history month by shining a light on some of the incredible National Lottery funded projects across the UK that are helping to preserve the history of the LGBT+ community.
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Homelessness projects making a difference this Christmas
17th December 2021
With Christmas approaching, its important to spare a thought to those who don’t have somewhere safe to call a home this festive period. This December, we’re highlighting some incredible National Lottery funded homelessness projects making an important difference.
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Formerly homeless Strictly star hails impact of half a billion pounds of National Lottery funding awarded to homeless projects in the past decade
15th December 2021
This Christmas, we're highlighting the incredible support National Lottery-funded homeless projects have provided to people all over the UK in the last 10 years.
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Edinburgh project changing homeless people's lives through DJ'ing wins National Lottery Award
13th December 2021
An Edinburgh based social enterprise whose mission it is to use DJing to change the lives of people affected by homelessness, has been named the 2021 National Lottery Scotland Project of the Year.
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Giant leap for First Steps project as it lands major award!
29th November 2021
The Stroke Association in Northern Ireland’s First Steps project has been named the 2021 National Lottery Northern Ireland Project of the Year.
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The symbol of a lost generation
11th November 2021
Discover the story of Ellis Humphrey Evans, the Welsh poet posthumously awarded the Eisteddfod chair at Birkenhead in 1917 after failing to return from 1st World War trenches. His story lives on thanks to a National Lottery funded centre at the former home of the poet in North Wales.
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'Imagine A World If...' The National Lottery reveals shocking climate change images of iconic landmarks
5th November 2021
The National Lottery has today released a series of powerful images highlighting what some of the UK’s most cherished landmarks and venues could look like if we don’t start taking action against serious environmental issues.
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Michaela Strachan creates a buzz around National Lottery award-winning project
3rd November 2021
Autumnwatch presenter Michaela Strachan has honoured a Derbyshire project dedicated to protecting local bumblebees with a National Lottery Award.
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National Lottery Young Hero 2021 announced!
20th October 2021
An inspirational Bristol schoolgirl has received a National Lottery Award in recognition of her incredible work in her community. Mariama Sanneh, 15, was presented with the award after winning the Young Hero category in the 2021 National Lottery Awards.
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Celebrating Black History Month - Part Two
18th October 2021
We're continuing to mark Black History Month by celebrating three more inspiring National Lottery funded projects that are making a difference within the Black community.
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Welsh icon Cerys Matthews honours Caerphilly volunteer who saved local community landmark with major award
11th October 2021
Welsh icon Cerys Matthews has honoured an inspirational Caerphilly hero with a National Lottery Award in recognition of her incredible work in the community.