The National Lottery in Scotland
The National Lottery has been running since 1994 and in that time has raised over £12 billion for good causes. The Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) is the Government Department responsible for the overall policy and legislative framework of the lottery across the UK. In Scotland, the Scottish Government works closely with all distributors and has responsibility for lottery distribution for arts and sports.
At present for every £1 spent on a Lottery ticket* 28p of this goes towards good causes. Responsibility for distributing money raised for good causes does not rest with the Government or Camelot (the current lottery operator) but with a number of independent distributing bodies.
In Scotland this is done by a group of Scottish Lottery distributors, which currently comprises:
Big Lottery Fund
The Big Lottery Fund in Scotland has £257 million to spend between 2006 and 2009. They have four new Investment Areas:
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Growing Community Assets through which they will help communities become stronger by acquiring or developing assets for their own use.
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Dynamic Inclusive Communities through which they will help build stronger more vibrant communities
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Life Transitions through which they will support projects that help people deal with change in their lives and encourage them to move on.
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Supporting 21st Century Life through which they will invest in projects that enable people to cope with new patterns of life and the pace of change communities are experiencing.
A wide range of groups can apply including charities, voluntary and community groups, local authorities, social enterprises or health boards.
Grants are expected to be in the range of between £10,000 and £1,000,000.
If you have an idea for a project that fits within the four new Investment Areas but feel it needs further development you can apply to the Investing in Ideas Scheme.
If you are interested in applying to the Big Lottery Fund and/or would like to find out more about Investing In Ideas, please call 0870 240 2391 to discuss your project idea or any queries you may have. Outline proposal forms and further guidance can be downloaded from the Big Lottery website| or by calling 0845 606 1199.
Young People's Fund
The Young People's Fund in Scotland is a new £20 million grant programme from the Big Lottery aimed at helping young people aged 11-25 learn new things and take part in healthy and positive activities that make them feel good about themselves.
Groups can apple for grants ranging between £5,000 and £1 million, spread over one to four years. It will not support individuals but different kinds of organisations can apply including community or voluntary organisations, charities, limited companies and statutory bodies such as local authorities or community councils.
If you are interested in applying to the Young People's Fund, please contact the information team on 0870 240 2391.
Contact:
Big Lottery Fund
1 Atlantic Quay
Glasgow
G2 8JB
Tel: 0141 242 1400
Awards for All
Awards for All Scotland is supported by the Scottish Arts Council, the Big Lottery Fund, SportScotland and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Awards for All gives groups a quick, easy way to access small lottery grants of between £500 and £10,000 for a wide range of community, arts, sports, heritage, health, education and environmental projects. Funds are available for work which brings people together, improves quality of life, increases involvement and helps groups to become well organised.
Contact:
Awards for All
1 Atlantic Quay
Glasgow
G2 8JB
Enquiries Line: 0870 240 2391
Scottish Arts Council
The Scottish Arts Council champions the arts for Scotland, investing Scottish Government and National Lottery funding to support and develop artistic excellence and creativity throughout Scotland. They fund a wide range of artistic activity in arts organisations and communities. They prioritise broader access and wider participation across Scotland, especially for and by children and young people. They also help individuals and organisations develop their skills.
Contact:
Scottish Arts Council
12 Manor Place
Edinburgh
EH3 7DD
Tel: 0131 226 6051
Fax: 0131 255 9833
Enquiries: 0845 603 6000 (local rate)
Heritage Lottery Fund
The Heritage Lottery Fund helps groups and organisations of all sizes and types to look after and enjoy the nation’s heritage. They fund a wide range of heritage activities including: cultural and local traditions, oral history, heritage associated with language or dialect, museums and galleries, historic buildings and landscapes, countryside and parks, and industrial, maritime and transport heritage.
Contact:
Heritage Lottery Fund
28 Thistle Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1EN
Tel: 0131 225 9450
Fax: 0131 225 9454
Sportscotland
Sportscotland is the national agency dedicated to promoting sporting opportunities for all, at all levels, whatever their interest and ability. They provide advice on sport related matters to the Scottish Government, local authorities, governing bodies and others involved in sport. They invest through a range of sports programmes, which benefit everyone from school children to elite athletes.
Contact:
Sportscotland
Caledonia House
South Gyle
Edinburgh
EH12 9DQ
Tel: 0131 317 7200
Fax: 0131 317 7202
Millennium Commission
The Millennium Commission assisted communities in marking the close of the second millennium and marking the start of the third. In addition to larger grants, The Millennium Awards Scheme run by the Millennium Commission distributed small Lottery grants called Millennium Awards. These were awarded to individual people for projects which benefited themselves and their community.
The Scheme was launched in October 1996 and was the first grant programme to allow individual people to benefit directly from a National Lottery grant. Since then nearly 32,000 people have taken up the challenge and become Millennium Award winners. The Scheme run by the Millennium Commission is now closed to new applications, although Awards are still available through the charity UnLtd www.unltd.org.uk|
Contact:
Millennium Commission
Portland House
Stag Place
London
SW1E 5EZ
Tel: 020 78800 2001
Fax: 020 7880 2000
Scottish Screen
Scottish Screen was established to sustain and support the development of the film and television industry. Through National Lottery funds they invest in the production of short films and features, as well as providing opportunities for filmmakers at all stages in their careers.
Contact: