Big Lottery Fund

Peter Ainsworth

Chair of the Big Lottery Fund

It is a great privilege to be associated with BIG. Having been a keen supporter of the National Lottery ever since it started, I am hugely impressed by the scale and depth of BIG's giving into communities, and to people most in need across the UK. This is an exciting organisation which really does make a positive impact on the quality of life.

Peter Ainsworth is an Environmental Consultant and a founder member of the Robertsbridge Group. He was previously a Director of Corporate Finance in a major Investment Bank. He has a 25 year record of commitment to public life having served at senior levels both as a Local Councillor and as a Member of Parliament in government and opposition.

Peter is currently chairman of two national charities, Plantlife International, and the Elgar Foundation. He is also a member of the Property Advisory Board of Quintain Estates plc. Peter Ainsworth does not hold any other Ministerial appointments.