To mark the National Lottery's 25th Birthday, it has launched a £2million fund, open to all, to 'bring people together and boost community spirit across Greater Manchester'...
The fund, called #CelebrateNationalLottery25, is open to anyone with 'a great idea to make a difference in their local community', who can apply for a £1,000 share of the pot... "No individual or idea is too small to make a big difference in their community" states the Lottery blurb.
"Whether it's a wheelchair lift for a dial-a-ride minivan, a set of events at your local library or even a llama visit to a primary school, The National Lottery wants to hear your great ideas" it adds "Everyone who submits an application will be entered into the lottery draw, which will take place after the deadline closes at 2pm on Friday 6th December 2019. Applications will go through a checking process to ensure that the idea being funded is eligible and that the money will be used as intended."
Meanwhile, Wallace and Gromit Academy Award winners, Aardman, have teamed up with The National Lottery to release an ace film to celebrate the fund, showing what four people would do if they had £1,000 to use in their community. It includes young characters hosting a party to bring neighbours of all generations together, and older people hiring a café to fill with memorabilia to help stimulate memories for those living with dementia.
To watch the film – click here
"For 25 years The National Lottery has been helping communities to thrive in every corner of the UK – from inner cities to rural villages, and everywhere in between" says Duncan Nicholson, Head of Funding for the North West region at The National Lottery Community Fund "That's why the fund, #CelebrateNationalLottery25, is to say happy birthday and to empower anyone and everyone to make their idea for their community a reality."
For further details on the fund and how to apply see www.CelebrateNationalLottery25.com
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