National Lottery Good Causes

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AudioActive founder Adam Joolia’s creative approach is to pick up the talented people who fall through the cracks of the system. From working with stars like Jordan Stephens from Rizzle Kicks and having Rag’n’Bone Man as the charity’s patron, Adam’s using his love of music to support children and young people to follow their passion and get in creative industries. With the support of National Lottery funding, AudioActive has been able to continue providing vital support and workshops for young people and continue to inspire the next generation. In our final episode of The National Lottery’s award-winning Game Changers podcast, we hear how Adam and AudioActive have made a lasting impact on his local community. We also hear from the award-winning director of Bend It Like Beckham, Gurinder Chadha OBE at the unveiling of a UK-first projection onto the outside of the V&A in London using data painting from the brainwaves of our seven arts and film Game Changers including Adam and Gurinder. Listen to the showstopping final episode of the podcast series now: https://podfollow.com/game-changers #NationalLottery30 AudioActive Arts Council England

For poet, storyteller and playwright, Nandi Jola, life is not a rehearsal – it's the real thing. And since leaving her native South Africa to move to Northern Ireland, the gifted and rebellious artist has made her mark – when Nandi’s in the room you hear her before you see her! With the help of National Lottery funding, she has empowered young people from marginalised backgrounds to tell their stories through the arts. In the latest episode of The National Lottery’s award-winning Game Changers podcast, we’ll hear how Nandi’s work started with a vision to help women forced into trafficking and exploitation. By encouraging these women and so many others to recognise that they and their stories matter, Nandi has been able to help inspire so many through her workshops, theatre, and poetry. We also hear from Ferdi from Ouchhh Studio who pioneered an incredible AI projection which used data painting from the brainwaves of Nandi and our six other Arts and Film Game Changers, as the basis of a UK-first projection onto the outside of the V&A in London. Listen to this moving new episode now: https://podfollow.com/game-changers #NationalLottery30 Arts Council of Northern Ireland The National Lottery

‘Stand up for something even if you are standing alone,’ are the inspiring words of game changing Olympian and co-founder of the Black Swimming Association Alice Dearing. After developing a passion for swimming from a young age with encouragement from her mum, Alice has achieved groundbreaking success and became the first black woman to swim for Team GB at an Olympic games. In the latest episode of The National Lottery’s award-winning Game Changers podcast, we find out how Alice is now making waves with the Black Swimming Association challenging racial stereotypes surrounding black and Asian communities and swimming – regardless of race or background anyone can swim! We’ll also hear from Seren Jones; one of the four co-founders of the Black Swimming Association discuss the process in setting up the project which has grown from a WhatsApp group to having a transformative impact on black and Asian communities. This episode also features a special reading of Robert Montgomery’s poem ‘It’s Not About Winning’ by broadcasting legend Claire Balding. Listen to this inspiring new episode now: https://podfollow.com/game-changers #NationalLottery30 The National Lottery Team GB Sport England UK Sport

🎉 A huge thank you to all the game changing National Lottery-funded projects making a difference! Your dedication and hard work are truly inspiring. Together, we’re creating positive change and building stronger communities. 🙌✨ #NationalLottery30 UK Sport BFI The National Lottery Heritage Fund The National Lottery Community Fund Arts Council England Sport England Creative Scotland Sportscotland Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru | Arts Council of Wales Sport Wales Arts Council of Northern Ireland Sport NI The National Lottery

Wildlife conservation charity Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is working to save over 50 species worldwide by 2030. Thanks to those who’ve taken part in the National Lottery over the last 30 years, the team funded 5 years of research into conserving the amazing Scottish wildcat based in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. They’re not just game changers, they’re wildlife warriors. #NationalLottery30 The National Lottery Heritage Fund The National Lottery

Wildlife conservation charity Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is working to save over 50 species worldwide by 2030. Thanks to those who’ve taken part in the National Lottery over the last 30 years, the team funded 5 years of research into conserving the amazing Scottish wildcat based in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. They’re not just game changers, they’re wildlife warriors. #NationalLottery30 The National Lottery Heritage Fund The National Lottery

We’re celebrating Scottish music makers, Love Music! 🎤 Spearheaded by artistic director, Stephen Deazly, the volunteer-led team continue to collaborate with some of the country’s best musicians to deliver ambitious, high quality singing workshops to members of all abilities. The team have even performed with orchestras, opera companies and on stages all across the globe! The Love Music team aren’t just game changers, they’re musical masters. #NationalLottery30 The National Lottery Creative Scotland

With the goal to make the world a healthier and happier place, Paul Sinton-Hewitt is the founder of the global phenomenon parkrun. After suffering from an injury which led him unable to compete in competitive running, Paul founded parkrun to help people of all abilities and backgrounds fall in love with the sport. In the latest episode of The National Lottery’s award-winning Game Changers podcast, we find out how parkrun began from a simple idea and grew across into one of the most popular community sporting events in the UK and throughout the world We’ll also hear from Robert Montgomery who wrote an incredible poem read by broadcaster and journalist, Claire Balding in honour of Paul and our sport game changers which was displayed in sporting locations across the UK. The poem ‘It’s Not About Winning’ was inspired by Paul’s parkrun mantra about it being a fellowship not a competition. Listen to this exciting new episode now: https://podfollow.com/game-changers #NationalLottery30 parkrun The National Lottery