Lewes Local Lottery

What is the Lewes Local Lottery?

Lewes Local Lottery is an online lottery to support local good causes.

Each week there is a chance to win a jackpot of £25,000 for a matching sequence of six numbers. There are additional prizes of £2,000, £250, £25 or three free tickets. 

Good causes can sign up now on the Lewes Local Lottery Website.

How much do tickets cost? 

Tickets cost £1 with 60p going towards local good causes, compared to just 28p in the pound for the National Lottery.

There are two parts to the Lewes Local Lottery scheme. Local good causes will be able to set up their own lottery page online and will receive 50p in every pound spent by players using this method. 

A further 10p in every pound will go into a general Lewes Lottery Community Fund, with the remainder being put towards prizes, operating costs and VAT.

What type of organisations can benefit from the lottery? 

To become part of the Lewes Local Lottery, an organisation or 'good cause' must:

• Provide a community service within Lewes District Council's geographic area, which is of benefit to residents
• Have a formal constitution or set of rules
• Have a bank account with at least two unrelated signatories
• Operate with no undue restrictions on accessing the services provided
• Commit to actively promoting the Lewes Local Lottery
• Provide the council with the necessary documentation requested

It must also be: 

• A constituted group with a volunteer management committee that meets at least three times a year, or
• A registered charity; or
• Community Interest Group 

Lewes Local Lottery can not accept groups that:

• Promote a particular religious or political belief 
• Aim to distribute a profit
• Have no established management committee or board of trustees, unless it is a Community Interest Group

The council reserves the right to admit any organisation on whatever grounds it thinks fit and to end an organisation's participation in the lottery for any reason it sees fit.

How can a good cause sign up? 

Local good causes can sign up now for the lottery at the Lewes Local Lottery Website.

Lewes Lottery Community Fund

This fund comes from people buying lottery tickets opting to support the Community Fund rather than a specific good cause. 

Good causes signed up to the Lewes Local Lottery will benefit from this fund. The council will distribute the fund annually based on the number of ticket sales a charity has made during the year running from May to May, with those groups that have sold the most tickets receiving a higher award from the fund. 

The council contacts groups directly with award details, you do not have to make an application for this funding. All monies raised will benefit good causes, the council does not benefit financially from the lottery.

Toolkit for good causes to promote the lottery

The more tickets you sell, the more money you will raise for your good cause. 

To ensure you get the most out of your participation, we have developed a variety of promotional materials designed to help you engage with your supporters effectively.

Social Media Posts

Here is ready-to-use social media content that you can share across your platforms. These posts are crafted to grab attention and encourage your followers to purchase lottery tickets, thereby supporting your cause.

Also don't forget to follow Lewes District Local Lottery and Lewes District Council on social media and 'like' posts promoting the local lottery - let's get the word out!

Post 1 example: 

We're excited to announce that we're participating in the weekly Lewes District Local Lottery, a fantastic initiative that supports good causes right here in the Lewes district. For just £1, you can buy a ticket and help us receive 50p from each sale!

Every week you have a chance to win amazing prizes, including a whopping top prize of £25,000—your odds are 1 in 50! 

Ready to support us and possibly win big? Visit https://www.leweslocallottery.co.uk to get your tickets and help us create a positive impact in our community! Thank you for your support! 

@LewesLocalLottery @LewesDistrictCouncil

#lottery #fundraising #winner #charity #community

Post 2 example: 

We are thrilled to be part of the Lewes District Local Lottery, which helps raise funds for various good causes in the Lewes district. With each ticket priced at just £1, we receive 50p for every ticket sold, making a real difference together.

Not only do you get a chance to support our cause, but you also have a 1 in 50 chance of winning fantastic prizes, including a grand prize of £25,000! 

Don't miss out! Head over to https://www.leweslocallottery.co.uk to purchase your tickets and help us make a positive impact in our community. Every little bit helps, and together we can achieve so much! Thank you for your support! ✨

@LewesLocalLottery @LewesDistrictCouncil

#lottery #fundraising #winner #charity #community

Post 3 example: 

We're thrilled to announce our participation in the @LewesLocalLottery weekly lottery, supporting good causes in the Lewes district! 

For just £1, you can buy a ticket and help us receive 50p from each one sold. Plus, you have a 1 in 50 chance to win incredible prizes, including a top prize of £25,000!

 Ready to make a difference and possibly win big? Visit https://www.leweslocallottery.co.uk/ to grab your tickets today! Together, let's create a positive impact in our community! ✨

@LewesLocalLottery @LewesDistrictCouncil

#SupportLocal #LotteryForACause #LewesDistrict #MakeADifference #WinBig

Email Signatures

Enhance your email communications with the lottery email signature. By including the lottery link in your signature, every email you send becomes an opportunity to promote the lottery. 

Newsletter Content

Title: Support a Great Cause Through the Weekly Lottery!

We're excited to share that we are participating in the Lewes District Local Lottery, a wonderful weekly lottery dedicated to raising funds for good causes in the Lewes district.

Tickets for the lottery are just £1 each, and for every ticket purchased, we will receive an impressive 50p. This means your support can make a real difference in our community!

Not only does your ticket help us financially, but it also gives you a fantastic chance to win! Each week, there is a 1 in 50 chance of winning a prize, with a top prize of an amazing £25,000!

Join us in this rewarding initiative by signing up to purchase your lottery tickets today. To help raise money for our cause, visit www.leweslocallottery.co.uk .

Thank you for your support! Together, we can make a positive impact in our community.