After 20 years of drink and drug addiction, Sean turned his life around at a rehabilitation centre. Years later, he returned to help others on the road to recovery.

Tilly the dog helps Tom Jenkin tackle his anxiety. But it was a National Lottery-funded lambing course which gave him the confidence to aim for a career as a vet.

Mae Tilly y ci yn helpu Tom Jenkin i daclo ei boenau meddwl. Ond cwrs ŵyna a ariannwyd gan y Loteri Genedlaethol a roddodd yr hyder iddo anelu am yrfa fel milfeddyg.

After a difficult childhood, a National Lottery-funded project helped Jade find the confidence to enrol at college. Here's her story.

The UK’s first female bodyguard, Jacquie Davis’ career has spanned everything from protecting oligarchs to rescuing hostages. But one year ago, she took on a rather more peaceful job at National Lottery-funded Walthamstow Wetlands…

After being diagnosed with a serious chronic illness, Nick struggled to put his 20 years of experience in agriculture to use. Tatton Park Farm’s Field to Fork project has allowed him to share his skills.

Progressive health problems reduced Rachel Johnson’s mobility, restricting her access to her and her husband’s favourite destination, Lundy Island. Now, National Lottery funding has helped her bring a ‘tramper’ to the island so she can explore again.

Darren Russell secured his dream job working in his local parks thanks to a National Lottery-funded traineeship with London Wildlife Trust. He tells us how Lottery funding changed his life.