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.

Revisiting the past

The Heroes Return blog contains stories from veterans’ trips, war time memories, photos and videos. Includes contributions from veterans and their families and carers, and BIG’s Heroes Return team.

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BIG Photo Gallery

View a selection of photographs from a variety of funding programmes, projects and events in the BIG photo gallery.

Anglo-Saxons Go Wild!

Engaging the local community in environmental and conservation activities with the help of wildlife experts.

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Go to Breathing Places

The People's Millions winners

Over 100 projects went head to head in November and you helped to decide who won up to £50,000 of funding

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?

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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