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Big opportunities for a Big Society. Peter Wanless Chief Executive Big Lottery Fund. Big Lottery Fund. Our Mission: We are committed to bringing real improvements to communities, and to the lives of people most in need.
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Big opportunities for a Big Society Peter Wanless Chief Executive Big Lottery Fund
Big Lottery Fund Our Mission: We are committed to bringing real improvements to communities, and to the lives of people most in need.
Churches – reaching parts of the community that others can’t reach Disadvantaged Isolated Less able Rural
Funding... ...is all about the project
Aylesbury Methodist Community Centre Project • Awarded £325,000 from BIG • 71% more community activities are now on offer • Aims to increase community use by over 50% in 5 years.
St Clements Hall Community asset transfer – turned a disused church hall into a multi-use building for the community
Big Lottery Funding • Reaching Communities • Including Reaching Community Buildings • Awards for All • Big Local Trust Website: www.biglotteryfund.org.uk