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The search is on to find the UK’s favourite
National Lottery-funded projects

National Lottery Draw Show host and new mum, Jenni Falconer, is calling on people in Lanarkshire to nominate local Good Causes for the National Lottery Awards 2012 – the annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects.

New figures reveal that in the last year alone over £5.9 million[1] of National Lottery Good Causes funding was awarded across Lanarkshire. Jenni is encouraging any organisation – big or small - that has received Lottery funding to enter the Awards.

Jenni says: “National Lottery players raise a staggering £30 million every week for Good Causes. A variety of Lottery-funded projects have touched the lives of many in Lanarkshire. For example, Lottery funding is supporting older people, helping vulnerable children and transforming local facilities.

“The National Lottery Awards recognise the unsung heroes, selfless volunteers and dedicated workers improving lives with Lottery funding. There are literally thousands of Lottery-funded projects across the UK deserving of recognition. So if you know of a project that is making an outstanding impact in your community, we want to hear from you.”

The entrants that make it to the finals of The National Lottery Awards will receive national recognition at a star-studded event, broadcast on BBC One, later this year. They will also have a chance to win a £2000 cash prize.[2]

Margery McBain, Manager of the Windmills Cafe in Motherwell, is joining Jenni in encouraging Lottery-funded projects to get involved. The charity, which supports young people with learning disabilities from across Lanarkshire, was a runner-up in the Best Education Project category at the National Lottery Awards 2011. Margery says: “Taking part in The National Lottery Awards last year was a great experience. Receiving national recognition for our work gave all our staff, the young people and volunteers a real boost – the buzz was amazing! We would definitely encourage other Lottery-funded organisations to get involved no matter how big or small they are. It’s a great opportunity to show the positive difference your project is making with Lottery funding.”

The National Lottery Awards have seven categories - each reflecting an area of Lottery funding: Arts, Education, Environment, Health, Heritage, Sport and Voluntary/Charity.

If you want to see a project from Lanarkshire celebrated in this year’s National Lottery Awards, or you are involved with a Lottery-funded project and want to nominate it, visit www.nationallotteryawards.org.uk to find out more or call 0207 293 2128.

Entries must be received by 5pm on Monday 12 March 2012.