Big Lottery Fund
Every year BIG gives out millions of pounds from the National Lottery to good causes. Our money goes to community groups and to projects that improve health, education and the environment.
Every year BIG gives out millions of pounds from the National Lottery to good causes. Our money goes to community groups and to projects that improve health, education and the environment.
TV presenter Aggie Mackenzie led a community clean up of the The Barge Inn, which recently received a Village SOS grant to secure it's future by being operated as a social enterprise.
Vale of Clwyd MIND’s Rural Outreach Service
The Heroes Return blog contains stories from veterans’ trips, war time memories, photos and videos. Includes contributions from their families and carers, and BIG’s Heroes Return team.

Getting older can bring new challenges and key life changes which can be daunting and isolating. Our AdvantAGE programme is making £20 million available for advocacy and befriending projects across Wales.

BIG is looking to set up Forces in Mind - a £35 million charitable trust to support the psychological well-being of veterans making the transition to civilian life.

Our Community Wildlife programme brings people together to explore their local environment and learn more about the natural world. It’s also a brilliant opportunity to get fitter and healthier.

Do you need a small grant to help your community project? Want to find out quickly if you have been successful?

A further two rounds of this programme are now available focusing on older people 50+ to re-engage with volunteering, training and employment.