Lewisham Community Lottery Celebrates Its First Birthday!
Since its launch, the Lewisham Community Lottery has raised more than £16,000 from for the local community and more than £2700 has been given away in winnings. So far more than 75 local groups have signed up as part of a fun and effective way to raise funds for their valued services in the community. You can win weekly cash prizes up to the £25,000 jackpot for just £1 per ticket. 50% of the £1 ticket goes directly to the cause of your choice with a further 10% going to the community fund, which is used to further support local good causes.
Recent winner, John Allen said, “I am delighted to win £250 from the Lewisham Community Lottery, I have been a behind the scenes supporter for Bring Me Sunshine since it commenced as my wife Lesley Allen is the coordinator. Normally she’s getting money out of me to support one thing after another so it’s nice to get something back this time. Sorry on this occasion I won’t be donating it back to the cause this time but will instead enjoy a night out with my wife instead sometime soon , no doubt she will be getting me to do something to support her endeavours to support older people in the Borough a life long passion of hers instead.’
Lesley Allen, the Bring Me Sunshine Coordinator who fundraises with the Lottery said,
‘Delighted that one of our community lottery supporters for Bring me sunshine won £250 (especially as he is also my husband so I hope to reap the benefits). Having a winner of a substantial amount will hopefully encourage others to join and support our group which aims to reduce isolation and loneliness amongst older people and bring fun and entertainment along the way through monthly events. Let’s keep supporting local community organisations. ‘
Sam Hawksley, CEO of Lewisham Local who run the Lottery said,
“Over the last year we have seen the difference the Lottery has made to support fundraising efforts for 75 of our local charities and community organisations. It couldn’t have come at a better time given the increasing financial pressures local charities are facing due to the cost-of-living crisis. We look forward to announcing how the £2500 Central Fund will be distributed on Giving Tuesday (November 29th) and see how much more funds we can raise for local good causes over the coming year. Get involved and support a local charity if you can!”
Good causes not only benefit from receiving 50% of the profits from ticket sales from their page they also receive a host of marketing materials as well as their own Lewisham Community Lottery web page!
Are you a local not-for-profit group looking to diversify your fundraising income in a fun and effective way? Or, maybe you know of a PTA, sports club, or other charity that it looking for a sustainable way to raise funds? Good causes can sign up for FREE at any time, it’s so easy to do – simply visit Apply – Step 2 – Lewisham Community Lottery to register
Local causes who sign up before November 27th are also entered into a prize draw to win £250!
Apply Here – Lewisham Community Lottery
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