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We can all win in community lotto

A new community lottery set up to benefit good causes in Swansea has been welcomed by Swansea Council.

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Swansea Council for Voluntary Service is running Lotto Abertawe to help raise much-needed cash for more than 60 community groups and organisations based in the city.

And those who play the lottery can choose which local good causes their contribution can support.

Alyson Anthony, Swansea Council's Cabinet Member for Community Support, said: "The lottery project has only been going just over a month and already lots of people have signed-up to play.

"They know that even if they don't win a prize themselves, part of their ticket price will go towards funding important local charities and groups doing great things in our communities.

"Well done to SCVS for creating a fun, innovative way to support great good causes."

Cllr Anthony said the lotto reflects the council's ambition to work with groups and organisations across Swansea developing networks that support people's wellbeing and health and support them through the cost of living crisis. 

A ticket for Lotto Abertawe costs £1 a week, with 60p going directly to good causes and each week there are cash prizes of up to £25,000 to be won.

Since opening registration for good causes on the 16th of July, more than 60 local groups have already signed up and are raising funds through the site.

When people sign up to play, they can choose which group their ticket supports, or choose to support the Central Fund, which will be create a grant fund to be distributed locally.

SCVS Director Amanda Carr said: "Lotto Abertawe is proving to be a wonderful way for people to support their local community.

"Players can choose from a range of local good causes to support, from sports and community associations to PTAs and animal charities. More local voluntary and community organisations are joining every week and are already raising vital funds, with one group already smashing its fundraising target!

"Local businesses have been keen to offer their support too and we'd like to thank them all for donating a total of over 30 fantastic local prizes for the special Super Draw coming up at the end of August."

Visit: www.lottoabertawe.co.uk to play, sign up your cause or find out more.

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Last modified on 22 August 2024