Together, thousands of people will post crossed finger selfies across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram on Monday 14 November.

We're looking forward to shining a spotlight on some of the magnificent heritage projects funded by The National Lottery. 

14 November marks the first day that National Lottery tickets went on sale, 28 years ago in 1994.

How can I get involved?

Share your crossed finger selfie pictures on social media with a message to National Lottery players, letting them know about what they helped make happen.

Tag us in at @HeritageFundUK and use the hashtag #ThanksToYou.

In previous years we have marked this on 19 November, but this year the date has been moved to 14 November so it doesn’t fall on a weekend.

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🤞 We’re joining @HeritageFundUK’s Crossed Finger Selfie Day to say a big #ThanksToYou to National Lottery players for funding amazing projects (including Dynamic Dunescapes) across the UK!

📸 Thanks Tish @LincsWildlife Tim @DunescapesTim @Love_plants and Andy @CwallWildlife! pic.twitter.com/vnG8gcLWsB

— Dynamic Dunescapes (@dynamicdunes) November 19, 2020

We are joining @heritagefunduk on Crossed Fingers Selfie Day. Massive #thankstoyou you to all the #NationalLottery players for supporting great wildlife projects in Cumbria pic.twitter.com/4r6zAV0NXL

— CumbriaWildlifeTrust (@cumbriawildlife) November 19, 2020

It's 🤞 Crossed Fingers Selfie Day 🤞

We are preparing for our Thank You event this evening for all those who have supported our amazing redevelopment project.

We want to say a huge #ThanksToYou to all #NationalLottery players for making this happen.@HeritageFundUK pic.twitter.com/gahjakwTtH

— Skipton Town Hall (@SkiptonTownHall) November 19, 2021

More social media moments

If you're excited for Crossed Finger Selfie Day, we have more upcoming social events to get involved in: 

• share your favourite heritage with us on 11 January 2023 for #HeritageTreasures day 
• celebrate some fantastic heritage events, openings and summer trips on 21 June 2023 for #HeritageIsOpen

If you need some inspiration, explore the wide range of heritage projects we've funded.