IT COULD be you! East Hampshire District Council is launching a new community lottery to raise money for local good causes and is looking for organisations keen to take part.

A ‘Good Causes’ launch event will be held on Monday, February 3, at council offices, Penns Place, Petersfield, from 6pm to 7.30pm to explain how the lottery works and how groups can benefit.

Officers will be on hand to provide guidance on how to join the community of good causes and the next steps.

The first lottery draw is set for April 2020, with tickets going on sale at £1 each and 60p of every pound spent donated to local charities.

Cllr Julie Butler, deputy leader and portfolio holder for welfare and communities, said: “A similar scheme run by Havant Borough Council has raised £63,000 for the 84 local good causes.

“This lottery is all about choice for local people. Anyone who buys a ticket can choose where they would like their donation to go or they can add it to a central fund where it will be split between others.

“This will be a real bonus for local charities and is yet another way we are supporting community groups.”

The lottery is being run with specialist operator Gatherwell, which will receive 20 per cent of the takings while the remaining 20 per cent will make up the prize fund. Players stand to win a £25,000 jackpot, plus smaller prizes.

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