New local lottery scheme to launch soon
The new Telford and Wrekin Community Lottery with a £25,000 top prize will soon be live, with the first draw taking place in July.
The local lottery has been set up by Telford & Wrekin Council and will be open to anyone in a bid to raise money for charities and good causes in Telford and Wrekin.
It costs £1 per game to play and winners could win up to £25,000 as part of the weekly draw.
Cllr Lee Carter, Cabinet Member for Finance, Commercial Services and Economic Development, said: "The council wants to make sure good causes and local charities can continue to receive financial support into the future.
"Setting up a lottery will help to raise money to continue to fund these projects.
"Sixty per cent of the money raised will go to good causes. The rest of the money will go towards the prize money, an external lottery manager who will run the game, and VAT.
"Players will be able to set up a monthly payment in advance with the option to do a three, six or twelve month repeating subscription by direct debit or payment card.
"Winners will be informed via email and will have the money transferred automatically to their chosen bank account.
"The Telford and Wrekin Community Lottery is really exciting and I hope that lots of people join in.
“People can choose to support over 30 different local voluntary organisations and charities with more and more joining us every day.
"Whilst this is a fantastic and fun opportunity for everyone, we want to remind everyone to gamble responsibly."
Residents will be able to buy tickets and support local good causes when tickets go on sale on 26 June.
The first draw will be on 27 July.
Buy your lottery tickets and support local good causes at www.twincl.co.uk.
