Tackling loneliness

Give A Dog A Bone: lending a paw to the lonely

Give A Dog A Bone founder Louise Russell runs a unique project that offers animal companionship to the over-60s. Her new drop-in in Alloa was supported by funds raised through The Health Lottery.

A happy place, full of music and laughter for all generations

Steel pans, new friendships and lots of tea: how funds raised through The Health Lottery help bring different generations of Vincentians together in High Wycombe.

Mind The Gap: Changing the tune for people struggling with mental health issues

Funds raised through The Health Lottery have helped founder Sue Tebble provide a safe studio space in Norwich where people can come to use music to recover from trauma.  Making music, battling loneliness, and breaking the taboos around mental health issues are why Mind The Gap was set up.  Everybody’s welcome here for tunes, tea and biscuits...

Finding Your Feet: Scotland’s leading amputee charity

Cor Hutton’s mission to support amputees has saved so many people from isolation and money raised thanks to Health Lottery players allowed the charity to expand.

Mums Social: forming friendships across Merseyside

Fresh air, a walk and a chat can be so beneficial for mental health – and Mums Social brings people together to get moving.

Award-winning podcast is Made By Mortals

How making a podcast for kids helps older people come together and share their stories in Manchester.

Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Young Carers

How money raised through The Health Lottery funded a project to help Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Young Carers (GYGYC) support teenagers as they start college.

Bingham Blether: spreading the news in the local community

Bingham and Magdalene used to feel like forgotten suburbs, but a group of older residents are determined to keep everyone connected .

How MyBUS CT is making a difference in Scotland

A drop-in, a hot lunch, transport and a chat: how funds raised through The Health Lottery helped MyBUS CT to become the beating heart of a rural community... on wheels.

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