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.
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.
Do you have a question for the Chair of the Big Lottery Fund? Join Sir Clive Booth for a live web chat on 16 March.
Engaging the local community in environmental and conservation activities with the help of wildlife experts.

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

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 has narrowed down its search for the six successful enterprises. It has shortlisted 28 projects to be paired with Village Champions.

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.

For information and guidance about our funding between 9am and 5pm.