Ealing's top arts, sports, heritage and community projects are being urged to get involved in this year's National Lottery Awards.

Over fifty locally-based projects - which have benefitted from over £2 million in funding - have been awarded lottery cash in the last financial year.

The National Lottery Awards recognise outstanding individuals in the community with winners in each category receiving a £3,000 cash prize.

Last year's winners included a charity that protected the UK's endangered animals, plants and fungi and a support group for children who cannot be cared for by their own parents to live safely and securely within their own families and communities.

The National Lottery have made up to £600m in funding available to projects that support communities coping with the current pandemic - and this year's awards could well focus on those that have made such a difference in these uncertain times.

“The National Lottery continues to have a positive impact on life across the UK. Thanks to National Lottery players thousands of projects are making an incredible difference to their local communities," said the National Lottery's Jonathan Tuchner.

“Now, more than ever, people have rallied together, and individuals are performing inspirational acts and extraordinary endeavours to help in cities, towns and villages up and down the country.

“Thanks to National Lottery players, up to £600 million has been made available to support communities throughout the UK amid the coronavirus crisis.

"People have used National Lottery funding in amazing ways during these challenging times. We want to honour them as part of this year’s National Lottery Awards and recognise their selfless dedication and thank them for their fantastic work.”

To make your nomination for this year’s National Lottery Awards, tweet @LottoGoodCauses with your suggestions or complete an entry form here 

Entries must be received by midnight on 19th August 2020.