The South and East Lincolnshire Community Lottery has raised £34.7k in Boston, East Lindsey and South Holland during its first year, supporting local community groups and charities such as Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre, Woodhall Spa Cricket Club and Moulton Windmill.
Boasting a regular player base of over 590 residents every week, a typical week for the community lottery scheme can see more than £600 raised for good causes.
60% of the ticket proceeds from South & East Lincolnshire Community Lottery go to charities, voluntary organisations and other not-for-profit groups with the remainder being put towards prizes, operating costs and VAT.
Councillor Emma Cresswell, Boston Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Communities and People, Councillor Sarah Devereux, East Lindsey District Council Portfolio Holder for Partnerships and Councillor Tracey Carter, South Holland District Council Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Communities and Facilities, said: “We are delighted that as a Partnership we have been able to bring forward this scheme which has a direct impact on residents’ lives. We are able to support community initiatives that don’t have access to regular income streams, and can continue to help people across the sub-region.
“The South and East Lincolnshire Community Lottery continues to have our full support, and as a collective we would like to take this opportunity to encourage more people to play it each week, and for any good causes out there that aren’t involved to get in touch so we can get you on the scheme.”
