Beyond Prizes: How Thunderball Funds UK Good Causes

Revealing how 28% of every £1 ticket supports communities through arts, sports and heritage projects.

Thunderball's Community Impact: Funding Model

28% to Good Causes

£120 million generated annually

Minimum 15% to youth sports

2024 Distribution

Sector Share Projects FundedYouth Sports 32% 1,100 coaching grantsArts 27% 83 community theatresEnvironment 21% 47 urban gardensElderly Care 20% 290 social clubsRegional Impact

North West England:

£8.3M for football academies

Produced 3 Premier League players

Wales:

100% of mountain rescue teams funded

24 new nature trails

Player Contributions

£1 ticket = 28p to Good Causes

Nightly players generate 63% of contributions

76% cite community support as key motivation

Funding Application:

Grants from £300 to £500,000

Average award: £8,700

Apply via National Lottery Community Fund