In this issue of Nominet News I'm delighted to be able to give you an update on the work of Nominet Trust, the types of projects they are funding and how some of the £2.5million donated to date is supporting innovative and effective Internet based projects.

The Great .uk Prize Draw is a promotion that we have has created for our registrars to offer their customers a chance to enter the prize draw and win a great prize.

The new .uk policy development process has now been launched. The new process has stakeholders at the heart and an open approach to developing policy for.uk, that focuses on specific issues.

Charities and public sector organisations were amongst the successful entrants who were recognised in this year's Nominet Internet Awards for their exemplary work in making the Internet a more secure, open, accessible or diverse experience.

The 16th July 2010, marked one of the most significant moments in the history of the internet. Yet for most people, it will have passed by entirely unnoticed.

Since launching in 2008, the Nominet Trust has been supporting innovative and effective internet based projects to make a positive difference. We have awarded over £2.5 million to 44 organisations, who are working to increase access to the internet, online safety and education.