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.
Over £2.8 billion of funding given for good causes
BIG CEO launches The People's Millions 2010
Watch Peter Wanless on the GMTV sofa launching The People’s Millions 2010 competition.
The BIG chat is now closed
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the discussion. All your questions will be answered and published on the BIG chat website.
Revisiting the past
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.
BIG announces £35 million FORCES in MIND scheme
Former armed forces personnel and their families are set to benefit from funding that will help veterans struggling with the transition to civilian life.
Small grants for local community projects
Do you need a small grant to help your community project? Want to find out quickly if you have been successul?
Heroes Return to the front
Open now: BIG is proud to announce the return of the programme that pays for veterans to revisit the places where they saw action during World War 2.
Village SOS announces shortlist
Village SOS has narrowed down its search for the six successful enterprises. It has shortlisted 28 projects to be paired with Village Champions.
Helper Agencies
Find out about useful resources on our programmes and policies for organisations helping potential applicants. These include training materials and information about events for supporting organisations.
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