Dorset Council is considering introducing a community lottery. This is part of the our aim to develop a support package for the voluntary and community organisations.
We’re proposing that a ticket will cost £1 with 60p going to local causes. Players will be able to nominate good causes they wish to support when buying their ticket. Of this 60p – 50p would go to the local cause and 10p will go towards a community grant.
All players get a chance to win prizes of up to £25,000. Every ticket purchased has a 1 in 50 chance of winning and winners will be given the option to reinvest their winnings to their nominated charity or community group. Tickets will be available to purchase online for a weekly draw.
Before a final decision is made we want to hear from local voluntary and community organisations, partners and local residents for their views on the scheme.
Where would the other 40p go? I trust it wouldn’t be all in expenses.
Hi Colin the 40p will be taken up with prizes and costs. Costs include support to help local groups become good causes who can then recieve money from this lottery.