What Organisations Are Funded

Non-profit entities working for the public good are eligible for funding from the National Lotteries Commission.  This covers a wide range of organisations including:

  • Non-profit organisations (NPOs)
  • Non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
  • Section 21 companies
  • Public benefit trusts
  • Sporting bodies and sports clubs
  • Educational institutions
  • Recreational clubs; and
  • Cultural bodies

Eligible organisations range from national structures right down to small community groups. We not only welcome applications from small organisations, but actively encourage them.