2 July 2008 BIG brings basics of life to world’s disadvantaged
Global health and well-being is high on the agenda today as the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) rolls out more than £2.4 million to help some of the world’s most disadvantaged people access the basics of life.
Programmes: International Communities
24 June 2008 All aboard as Lottery launches play boat
A grant of almost £250,000 will give children in Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire the opportunity to get on board the Creative Play Boat project.
Programmes: Playful Ideas
12 June 2008 BIG brings ray of hope to relieve abused
CHILDREN and adults affected by abuse, maltreatment or neglect could be offered fresh hope with the announcement today of an investment of more than £1 million by the BIG Lottery Fund in emotional and practical support.
Programmes: Reaching Communities
12 June 2008 Care for early dementia secured with BIG grant
People suffering from early onset dementia will benefit from a share in Big Lottery Fund good cause money coming into the West Midlands region today.
Programmes: Reaching Communities
10 June 2008 Grassroots groups grab BIG green grants
GREENFINGERED groups across the UK are today receiving millions of pounds of green grants from the Big Lottery Fund meaning more than 1000 grassroots organisations are transforming local spaces for local people.
Programmes: Breathing Places
10 June 2008 BIG family fun for Lottery learning schemes
A diverse range of learning projects that will bring families across England together and help to improve their skills and knowledge are celebrating awards from the Big Lottery Fund today.
Programmes: Family Learning
10 June 2008 Lottery breathes new life into West Midlands green spaces
THOUSANDS of people in the West Midlands will reap the benefits of having a green space on their doorstep after 31 projects secured awards totalling £270,740 from the Big Lottery Fund. Across the UK, 1000 grassroots organisations have been awarded grants to transform neglected land into wildlife havens and community parks.
Programmes: Breathing Places
3 June 2008 Lottery millions put the life and soul back into England’s communities
TOWNS and villages throughout England are set build community relations after twelve grants worth £3.4 million of bricks and mortar investment in village halls and community centres were announced today by the BIG Lottery Fund.
Programmes: Community Buildings
14 May 2008 Toddlers given better chance of life by Lottery good cause money
HALF a million pounds of BIG Lottery Fund good cause money is about to find its way to help more children in Ethiopia to survive beyond their fifth birthday.
Programmes: International Communities