Superheroes don’t usually get to pick their missions, but The National Memorial Arboretum (an organisation which has received National Lottery funding) did. It’s on a mission to remember the lives lost during the pandemic in the same way we remember war heroes today. Amber Rose-Gill tells the origin story of the nation’s place for remembrance and its new goal. For bonus content on the National Lottery funded projects featured in the podcast head here: https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/good-causes/amazing-starts-here-podcast

Former Lottery funded Elite Athlete Eilidh Gibson fights for women and girls to experience the same life changing magic of sports as their male counterparts via her charity. Amber Rose-Gill tells the origin story of how Eilidh set up Slalom Inspires in the midst of dealing with an injury that held her back from her Olympic dreams.  For bonus content on the National Lottery funded projects featured in the podcast head here: https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/good-causes/amazing-starts-here-podcast

Superman fights for truth, justice and a better tomorrow, and former Elite Athlete Eilidh Gibson fights for women and girls to experience the same life changing magic of sports as their male counterparts. Amber Rose-Gill tells the story of Slalom Inspires, a charity that breaks down barriers for women in sport. For bonus content on the National Lottery funded projects featured in the podcast head here: https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/good-causes/amazing-starts-here-podcast

Superheroes like Captain America, Wonder Woman and the Skylark IX all played their part in World War II. The Skylark IX Recovery Trust (a National Lottery funded charity) keeps her story alive whilst helping those recovering from addictions. Amber Rose Gill tells the story of a little Dunkirk ship that’s become a symbol of recovery and resilience for communities in Dunbarton.  For bonus content on the National Lottery funded projects featured in the podcast head here: https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/good-causes/amazing-starts-here-podcast Special thanks to Dumbarton Cine Video & Digital Club

Your fave superheroes always find a way to uncover truths, but what about hidden histories? Kiran Sahota lays bare untold stories of British South Asian history via Believe In Me, a National Lottery funded charity. Amber Rose-Gill tells the story of a woman on a mission to change the narrative when it comes to South Asian history, uncovering a past that mainstream education has ignored.  For bonus content on the National Lottery funded projects featured in the podcast head here: https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/good-causes/amazing-starts-here-podcast

Every superhero needs their own theme music, but Ben Buddy Slack creates songs that act as goodbyes for people at the end of their lives or preserve memories for those who are grieving someone they have lost. Your favourite Love Island winner Amber Rose-Gill tells the origin story of a songwriter determined to reframe grief via The Swan Song Project, a National Lottery funded charity that’s helping people celebrate lives and leave legacies behind that they’re proud of. For bonus content on the National Lottery funded projects featured in the podcast check out: https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/good-causes/amazing-starts-here-podcast

Not all superheroes wear capes. They might wear a hijab, like Mariama Sanneh, or they might use their voice to speak out about injustice like Amaal Ali. Amber Rose-Gill tells you the origin story of young activists from Integrate UK, a National Lottery funded charity, that are creating a better tomorrow for the rest of us by speaking out about female genital mutilation, racism and more. For bonus content on National Lottery funded projects head to: https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/good-causes/amazing-starts-here-podcast

We all love a superhero origin story, but what about the crusaders out there that aren't from comic books or movies?  Welcome to Amazing Starts Here, where your favourite Love Island winner Amber Rose-Gill will take you through a real-life superhero story, empowered by The National Lottery, one episode at a time.  We can confirm that none of these stories include being bitten by a radioactive spider. Follow and subscribe to Amazing Starts Here for a FOMO free experience and check us out on Instagram @nationallotterygoodcauses for a break from your regular scrolling. Head to https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/good-causes/amazing-starts-here-podcast for more.