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.
£41 million Reaches England communities
Through Reaching Communities, BIG has awarded £41 million across England to 143 vouluntary and community organisations helping some of England's most vulnerable people.
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.
Playful Ideas Conference
To mark the early achievements of its Playful Ideas programme BIG hosted this exciting national conference, in Bristol on Friday 26 February 2010.
Addressing the economic downturn in Wales
Due to the impact the economic downturn has had on communities in Wales, BIG has earmarked an additional £2 million to enable organisations to expand their activities and give families living in poverty more help.
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 successful?
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