Lottery Funding

The National Lottery raises money to invest in people and places all across the UK. 

For every £1 ticket sold 28p goes to good causes including Sports, the Arts, Charities, Heritage, Education, Health and Environment. 

This section provides an overview of lottery fund distributors:

• Big Lottery Fund
• Heritage Lottery Fund
• Arts Council of England
• Sport England
• Awards for All

We also provide tips on applying.

For more pointers see our advice on fundraising applications.

You can find out about lottery policy issues and more general lottery information from NCVO's National Lottery Policy Network.

Search for Lottery Funding

• A 'single front door' allowing access to information on all current lottery funding opportunities for UK-wide organisations is available at www.lotteryfunding.org.uk .
  Search functions include a facility based on the amount sought and guidance on the most suitable funding programme determined after providing answers to four simple questions.
• The Lottery Good Causes Website gives easy and instant access to the National Lottery funder that may best suit your needs.  You can also call the National Lottery helpline on 0845 275 0000.