The Guildford Borough Council's initiative, the Guildford Community Lottery, continues to make a significant impact by supporting local charities and offering exciting prises to its participants. The lottery has proven to be a great success since its launch, and recent results highlight its growing popularity and effectiveness.

A Successful Quarter for the Guildford Community Lottery

The communications team at Guildford Borough Council announced a remarkably successful quarter for the Guildford Community Lottery. The lottery provides an innovative way to support local charities while giving residents a chance to win substantial prises. "We're celebrating a successful quarter in our Guildford Community Lottery," said a spokesperson from the council's communications team. "Through our lottery, we provide support to local charities while giving our residents the chance to win exciting prises."

Launch and Partnership

Community Lottery Brings Big Wins for Local Charities

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Launched in 2019 in partnership with Gatherwell Ltd, the Guildford Community Lottery helps community groups, charities, and clubs raise necessary funds. The initiative has been an efficient and effective means of generating financial support for numerous local causes.

How It Works

Participation in the lottery is straightforward and affordable, with tickets priced at just £1 each. When purchasing a ticket, participants can choose which community group or charity will benefit from their purchase. A significant portion of each ticket sale, 60%, is dedicated to good causes, with 50% going directly to the chosen cause and 10% to the council’s Community Fund – Guildford Philanthropy. The remaining funds are allocated to prise funds and running costs.

Recent Results

The most recent quarter saw impressive numbers, with over 11,572 tickets sold and 154 local causes supported. Among the prises awarded were £1,000 in cash, an iPhone, several £250 cash prises, and hundreds of free tickets. This wide range of rewards demonstrates the lottery’s appeal and the potential benefits for participants.

Impact on Local Community

The Guildford Community Lottery has successfully created a win-win situation for the community. Residents have the opportunity to support their favourite local causes and potentially win exciting prises, while charities and community groups benefit from the much-needed financial support. This initiative has fostered a sense of unity and shared purpose within Guildford, proving that small contributions can collectively lead to significant positive outcomes.

With continued participation and support, the Guildford Community Lottery is set to achieve even greater success in the future, further enhancing its role in supporting the vibrant local charity landscape.