National Lottery (United Kingdom) National Lottery (United Kingdom) The National Lottery is the state-franchised national lottery in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Camelot Group, to whom the licence was granted in 1994, 2001 and again in 2007. The lottery was initially regulated by the National Lottery Commission, which has since been abolished and its responsibilities transferred to the Gambling Commission, and was established by the government of John Major in 1994. All prizes are paid as a lump sum and are tax-free. Of all money spent on National Lottery games, around 53% goes to the prize fund and 25% to "good causes"
The Consortium of LGBT Voluntary and Community Organisations UK The Consortium of LGBT Voluntary and Community Organisations UK The Consortium of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations UK, known as the LGBT Consortium, is national specialist infrastructure and Membership organisation. They focus on the development and support of LGBT groups, organisations and projects so they can better deliver direct services and campaign for LGBT rights. The LGBT Consortium has four key elements to it strategy in supporting its members which are LGBT organisations rather than individuals: Support - provide advice, information and guidance Share - develop networks and partnerships Shout - represent and provide a voice