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
Your questions answered
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the BIG chat. All your questions have now been answered and are now available on the website.
More than Friends
A unique new service which will help adults with learning disabilities find love.
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.
Spring time investment boost for six UK parks
The Heritage Lottery Fund and BIG have announced funding of £13million for six parks across England through their joint Parks for People scheme.
BIG launches Healthy Minds programme in Northern Ireland
Healthy Minds NI is a new small grants programme with grants available up to £ 10,000, to improve the mental health of people in Northern Ireland.
£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.
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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