Leigh Harrier Keely Hodgkinson's Olympic win celebrated

The Leigh Harrier athlete's victory in the women's 800 metres is part of an exhibition by photographer Thomas Duke, celebrating the National Lottery’s 30th anniversary and its £50 billion contribution to good causes.

The National Lottery has raised more than £30 million every week for various projects across the UK, including sports, community initiatives, heritage, and the arts.

The exhibition, revealed at the National Portrait Gallery in London, showcases significant cultural moments from the last 30 years, all made possible by National Lottery funding.

Photographer Thomas Duke captured these moments in the context of their original locations.

Andria Vidler, CEO of Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, said: "Today marks a remarkable milestone as National Lottery players have now raised £50 billion for good causes across the UK.

"Over 30 years, this hasn’t just been about numbers – it's been about countless lives changed and communities transformed, while continuing to create millionaires nationwide."

Baroness Twycross, parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, added: "The National Lottery’s 30th birthday marks a remarkable legacy of building resilient, inclusive and healthier communities across the UK.

"Over the last three decades, it has funded hundreds of thousands of grassroots projects, getting more people involved in sport and cultural opportunities, as well as supporting our world class Team GB and Paralympics GB athletes."

Since its inception, the National Lottery has funded more than 700,000 projects and created more than 7,400 millionaires.

It has also paid out more than £95 billion in prizes.

The funding has played a significant role in the UK's Olympic and Paralympic success, helping athletes secure more than 1,000 medals.

Popular attractions and landmarks such as the Eden Project and Wembley have also benefited from National Lottery support.