Our case studies feature examples of how funding from BIG has made a real impact to the lives of people as well as helping to improve local communities.
Read about our past grants programmes and search for any grant we have given
Our case studies feature examples of how funding from BIG has made a real impact to the lives of people as well as helping to improve local communities.
Helping to improve the education, health and well-being of people with mental health issues.

People’s Millions is a partnership between Big and ITV where viewers vote for funding for projects.

This programme helped to make a lasting imporvement to the natural environment.
More young people at risk will have the necessary support structures, capacity, improved personal development and improved skills to help them negotiate the transitions in the...
Read in Welsh Summary Note: Registration for the programme has now closed Millennium Now is unlike anything we have delivered before. Developed tog...
Investing £10 million in Northern Ireland to address the harm caused by alcohol misuse
Supporingt inspiring business ideas that will bring people together in villages across the UK and support activities and enterprises that will tackle the challenges they face.
Space and Place is a Northern Ireland-wide programme, which will encourage communities to make better use of their spaces and places
Helping young people avoid pathways into offending
Amount: £3.6 million for 2011. This exciting partnership between the Big Lottery Fund and ITV in which viewers vote for the project they want to receive funding.
Every child deserves the best start in life
Boosting mental health in Northern Ireland
This exciting partnership between the Big Lottery Fund and ITV in which viewers vote for the project they want to receive funding.