The National Lottery is celebrating its 25^th birthday by offering people and communities the chance to apply for a grant of £100 – £1,000 for an event or community activity that aims to bring communities together.

Unconstituted groups are eligible to apply to this fund, as are any other groups of 2 or more people.

All applications will be entered into a lottery draw, which will take place after the deadline closes, and will be subjected to eligibility checks after that point.

The deadline for applications is 2pm on Friday 6^th December. Successful applicants should be notified by Friday 31^st January.

To apply, or for further information, please visit the National Lottery website.