
Community land ownership has transformed 188 locations in rural Scotland.
The Big Lottery Fund is committed to using research and evidence to inform all of its work. We harness and use learning to make BIG a highly effective funder: a distributor of know-how as well as of funding, supporting our grant-holders to make a positive difference to the lives of those in need

Read about the key findings from our evaluation and research.
This report considers how communities are responding to climate change and considers how policy-makers and funders might best support them to do this.
Area: UK
1,406 kB
This report considers the effect BIG has had on the voluntary and community sector and highlights areas for further discussion and consideration.
Area: UK
947 kB
Learning from the Young People's Fund about working with young carers
Area: UK
168 kB
Learning from the Young People's Fund about reducing the level of NEETs.
Area: UK
552 kB
Learning from the Young People's Fund about effective ways of engaging with and supporting young people who have left care.
Area: UK
175 kB