Lottery cash to help the poor

Jun 25 2009

Millions of pounds of lottery cash is to be used to help families cope with the worst effects of the recession, it has been announced.

The Big Lottery Fund is to invest around £4.45 million in projects supporting communities as they struggle with the impact of the economic downturn.

Existing grant holders and applicants will benefit from the cash, which is part of a £43 million UK-wide package targeting the young, vulnerable and the out of work.