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
UK Thunderball Results
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
Beyond Prizes: How Thunderball Funds UK Good Causes
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