Aardman Animations has unveiled this uplifting new film to mark a special £2 million National Lottery fund, which aims to bring communities together across the UK. Listen out for James Acaster.

Designed to help communities across the UK join in with The National Lottery's 25-year birthday celebrations, the £2 million fund from The National Lottery - called #CelebrateNationalLottery25 - is open to anyone with a great idea to make a difference in their local community. The fund offers anyone the chance to receive £1,000 to make their idea a reality - showing that no individual or idea is too small to make a big difference in their community. Apply before the 6th December via CelebrateNationalLottery25.com

James Acaster, who lends his voice to one of the character in the video, says: "It's truly a privilege to support a fund that literally anyone can apply for to bring their community together. This film embraces the diversity in our local communities and highlights the importance of coming together as neighbours, so I hope it inspires lots of people to seek funding for their idea."

Director of the film, Aardman's Peter Peake said: "#CelebrateNationalLottery25 presented such a fantastic opportunity to create a film with a far reaching and positive message. I'm so proud that we were able to use Aardman's style to depict a real cross section of characters from across the UK and show how, despite all our quirkiness and little idiosyncrasies essentially, we're all united through common goals. It's been one of my favourite projects to have been involved in and I hope it'll inspire people to make a positive change that's ultimately right at their fingertips."