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Disability inequity

Speech and language support for young people with Down Syndrome

Thanks to players of The Health Lottery, £21,513 has been awarded to Down Syndrome Training & Support Service in Bradford. This a charity supporting young people and their families.

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A surprise for 4 charities – a £75K donation to each

Beauty Banks, Crisis, Dreams Come True and FoodCycle all work to improve wellbeing. In different ways they offer support and dignity to people who find themselves – through no fault of their own – in tough situations.

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Young people

£751,180 to 45 charities supporting young people across Britain

Thanks to players of The Health Lottery, £751,180 will now be distributed to 45 charities across Britain, making a tangible difference to the health and wellbeing of young people. The Health Lottery Foundation is delighted to announce the results of its first open application funding round, held in June.

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Chronic disease

The National Kidney Federation (NKF) gets £5K grant following a public vote

A £5,000 grant has been awarded to NKF and every other charity that took part received a £500 donation.

Chronic disease

Public voting round on chronic illness, open for one week

Thanks to players of The Health Lottery, we are giving away a grant of £5,000 to one charity working to support those impacted by chronic illness.

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Funding round to support young people is now closed

Our first open round for grant applications closed on Friday 27 June. We were impressed by both the quality and volume of applications we received.

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Open for applications from projects working with young people

We’re delighted to announce that we are open for applications from Monday 16 June at 9am for projects that support young people. There is a two week window to apply.

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£200K of support to 12 charities to improve health & wellbeing

We are delighted to announce the first 12 charities to benefit from grant funding in 2025. Thanks to players of The Health Lottery, £200,000 will now be distributed to make a tangible difference to health and wellbeing across Britain.

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Top tips for successful grant applications for fundraising teams and charity leaders

Securing funding is a critical part of life for leaders in charities and voluntary organisations. Crafting a winning grant application requires strategy, precision, and a clear understanding of funders’ expectations. Here are some key tips to improve your chances of success.

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The Health Lottery Foundation – supporting Britain’s health and wellbeing

From 23 January 2025, The Health Lottery will operate on behalf of The Health Lottery Foundation. Later this year we will be inviting applications to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Britain under 6 themes.