# Postcode Dream Trust seeks 3 projects to share £3 million funding

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/07/31/postcode-dream-trust-seeks-3-projects-share-3m-funding/
- Published: 2018-07-31T09:40:00+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**The People’s Postcode Lottery’s Dream Trust is looking to award funding up to 
£1 million each to inspiring projects that have an original and impactful approach
to tackling a serious social issue.**

The [Postcode Dream Trust](http://www.postcodedreamtrust.org.uk), which is in its
eighth year and is supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery, is making 
£3,000,000 available for three projects in 2019.

The Postcode Dream Trust is encouraging charities to think big and collaborate with
other not-for-profit partners to deliver their dream project. Funding is available
for those that fall under the following five key themes:

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 * changing lives through early intervention: areas of particular interest include,
   health and wellbeing, education and language attainment and sectors with clearly
   identified and measurable problems.
 * ending loneliness and social isolation: the project must aim to end loneliness
   and social isolation, which is an increasing problem across the country with 
   almost three-quarters of older people in the UK reporting they regularly feel
   lonely.
 * protecting Britain’s biodiversity: Britain’s biodiversity is fragile with populations
   of birds, butterflies and wild flowers decreasing. To be considered for the award,
   the projects must tackle the root problems causing this decline.
 * sustainable systems change: projects must tackle excessive consumption that is
   often at the root cause of environmental issues and addressing this problem with
   sustainable solutions. Areas of interest include urban food systems, plastics,
   food waste and recycling.
 * transforming society through sport: the project must transform society through
   sport. Sport has the ability to speak to people as a universal language and can
   unite people across different backgrounds, religions and economic statuses. In
   addition to promoting health and wellbeing outcomes, sport can also promote values
   of teamwork, tolerance and resilience.

Joe Ray, People’s Postcode Lottery’s Social Investment & Innovation Advisor said:

> “We are looking for truly creative collaborations that come up with solutions 
> to particular challenges.
> “As part of the application process, we want to know
> how charities will work together and who will benefit from their project. This
> really is a fantastic opportunity for charities to team up and do something incredible
> for communities across Scotland, England and Wales.”

 * **[The Dream Fund offers £3.5m for charities to collaborate on projects](https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/10/01/the-dream-fund-offers-3-5m-for-charities-to-collaborate-on-projects/)(
   1 October 2021) **