Lottery supporting community groups set to begin

North West Leicestershire District Council approved the scheme back in February

Tickets are now on sale for a lottery scheme in part of Leicestershire that will support community groups.

The first weekly draw of the North West Leicestershire Community Lottery will take place on 24 August at 20:00 BST.

It has been set up by the district council aiming to raise money for charities and good causes in the area.

Tickets are available to buy online at a cost £1 each, and players are able to choose which good cause 40% of their ticket sale goes to.

The rest will go towards a North West Leicestershire Community Fund, prize money, running costs and VAT.

Almost 40 good causes have been approved to benefit from the lottery, including scout groups, village halls and community libraries across the district.

Councillor Michael Wyatt said: “This is a great way for local groups to gain extra money; we are still looking for good causes to sign up to the lottery and it’s not too late to join.

“It’s a fantastic way for people to support a good cause of their choice, whilst also getting the chance to win up to £25,000."

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