Bosworth MP thanks National Lottery players for helping to support local communities 

Dr Luke Evans Member of Parliament for Bosworth, is thanking National Lottery players for their role in raising much-needed funding for local charities and community groups. The heartfelt thank you came as a local group received £10,000 of National Lottery funding*, supporting their community as they seek to overcome social and economic challenges caused by the pandemic and build back stronger. 

Dr Luke welcomes the grants and wants more local good causes to apply for National Lottery funding, saying it could be a lifeline as local people and communities rebuild from the impact of the pandemic. 

Groups to have benefitted so far include Without Walls Christian Fellowship, who support vulnerable, marginalised and disadvantaged people by providing social outreach community initiatives including a singing café and tea parties. 

The funding is being distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK, which distributes money raised by National Lottery players. National Lottery players raise over £30 million each week for good causes throughout the UK. 

Information about how to apply for funding can be found at The National Lottery Community Fund’s website: www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk. 

Dr Luke Evans Member of Parliament for Bosworth said: “I am so pleased to see a local community group has benefited from £10,000 of National Lottery funding in Bosworth, providing fantastic support to local people through what have been some extremely difficult times. 

“This year is an opportunity for community spirit to continue to shine as the UK hosts the Commonwealth Games and commemorates Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.  In 2022 communities will on build on this celebratory spirit by coming together to build stronger relationships.” 

John Mothersole, Chair of England Funding Committee at The National Lottery Community Fund, said: “Thanks to National Lottery players, in the last 12 months we have given out nearly £600 million to 12,500 organisations reaching every local authority and constituency in the UK. 

“It’s fantastic to see that this funding is being used to address issues at the heart of communities, including employability, mental health, supporting young people and building connections to tackle loneliness. Our funding is continuing to have a significant impact on people’s lives across the country, helping to address priorities for both local communities and the UK as a whole and supporting them to build back stronger from COVID-19.” 

To find out more visit www.TNLCommunityFund.org.uk   

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Notes to Editors:  

* These figures are for funding awarded from 20th November 2021 – 25th February 2022.