PN 04-04-31 CF New dist name

6 April 2004

Statement from Chief Executive of Big Lottery Fund on new name

Stephen Dunmore, Chief Executive of the Big Lottery Fund today welcomed the announcement by the Secretary of State Tessa Jowell of the new name for the organisation responsible for distributing over half of all national Lottery funding.

He said: “Today’s announcement is an important step in the creation of the new distributor. The message is simple: the Big Lottery Fund which will distribute half of all National Lottery funding will play a key role in tackling disadvantage and improving the quality of life in communities.”

He added: “I believe the name will help re-connect the public with the national lottery. This is an exciting time for the new distributor and plans are being developed for the Big Lottery Fund to pioneer innovative methods of public involvement in the way lottery money is distributed.”

Community Fund press office: 020 7211 3709
NOF press office: 020 7211 1888

	6 April 2004 Statement from Chief Executive of Big Lottery Fund on new name
	Stephen Dunmore, Chief Executive of the Big Lottery Fund today welcomed the announcement by the Secretary of State Tessa Jowell of the new name for the organisation responsible for distributing over half of all national Lottery funding. He said: “Today’s announcement is an important step in the creation of the new distributor. The message is simple: the Big Lottery Fund which will distribute half of all National Lottery funding will play a key role in tackling disadvantage and improving the quality of life in communities.” He added: “I believe the name will help re-connect the public with the national lottery. This is an exciting time for the new distributor and plans are being developed for the Big Lottery Fund to pioneer innovative methods of public involvement in the way lottery money is distributed.”		Community Fund press office: 020 7211 3709 NOF press office: 020 7211 1888