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Ovacome, the UK's national ovarian cancer charity, is on track to raise £1,850 through our GivingLottery since joining in February 2026. Discover how 46 dedicated supporters are helping this vital charity provide support and information to anyone affected by ovarian cancer across the UK.

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity has raised an impressive £8,700 through our GivingLottery, with a further £1,660 on track to be raised this month. Discover how 25 dedicated supporters are helping this vital charity provide financial and emotional support to families across the UK affected by childhood cancer.

At Irlam Primary School, a strong sense of community helps every child thrive. With the support of 29 GivingLottery players, the school has already raised over £7,000 and is set to raise a further £1,000 this year. This inspiring story shows how small acts of support can create lasting opportunities for children and help schools access valuable unrestricted funding.

From veterinary care to finding forever homes, every rescued animal needs support. Discover how the Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre has raised over £4,600 through GivingLottery and why regular funding is helping change lives, one animal at a time.

Discover how 29 GivingLottery supporters are helping Tŷ-Nant Cat Sanctuary build sustainable funding for cats in need.

Essex Foster Carers Association has raised over £4,400 through GivingLottery, helping provide support, training, advocacy, and joyful experiences for foster families across Essex. Discover how regular unrestricted funding is helping create community, connection, and lasting impact for foster carers and the children they support.

Since joining GivingLottery in 2024, AA Dog Rescue has raised over £2,300 with the support of just 34 players, helping fund the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs across the UK and Spain.

Luna’s Fund supports bereaved parents across Devon and Cornwall through practical and emotional wellbeing services following the loss of a baby. With 29 GivingLottery supporters, the charity is raising regular unrestricted funding to help families access vital support when they need it most.

Woodsetts Primary School is using GivingLottery to help generate additional funding for its school community, raising over £4,000 so far and currently on track to raise £1,418.40 this year.

How a small Border Collie charity built a steady stream of funding through simple, consistent support, showing how small changes can make a lasting impact.

Learn how Hilbrae Rescue Kennels is using the GivingLottery to create a reliable income stream, supporting their mission to rescue, care for, and rehome dogs in need.

We have four amazing runners about to take on the iconic London Marathon to raise funds for our charity.

When I joined TheGivingMachine, I didn’t expect it to become a 15+ year journey that would shape my perspective on the charity sector.

Clare Clarke from Voluntary Norfolk shares a testimonial from their recent Funding the Future event.

At end of life, home can mean everything. Lawrence Nurses provide free hospice-at-home support so patients can remain where they feel most comfortable, with funding from GivingLottery.