Lottery membership reaches 22,000
The lottery run by Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT)
which contributes over £729,000 each year to the Charity’s fundraising
effort, has attracted its 22,000th member.
DAAT Lottery, established in September 2001 last
year raised in excess of £1 million and today, in addition to one full
time lottery supervisor and two part time administrators, has over 130
agents across the county ranging from newsagents
to hairdressers.
Caroline Creer, DAAT’s Director of Fundraising,
said: “The Lottery is one of DAAT’s biggest successes and the secret
behind it is it only costs £1 per lucky number a week to play. 79% of
members currently pay by standing order so it is
very easy for them to support us through the Lottery and this also
greatly reduces administrative costs.”
The Lottery draw takes place each Friday with
winning numbers randomly drawn via specialised computer software. The
weekly prizes range from a jackpot of £1,350, to £135 second and third
prizes and a further 10 prizes of £50. An average
of 70p goes straight back to the Charity.
Caroline Creer added: “Lottery membership is
maintained and increased through our specially authorised team of
canvassers who never collect cash, only standing order forms and cheques
from members at the doorstep.
“This is very important for us as it provides
members with confidence that the system cannot be abused because of its
transparency and our ability to review paper trails.
“We are very grateful to all our Lottery members
who with just a small weekly commitment do so much to support our work.
We hope many more will take the opportunity of supporting us in this
way and they can do so in the first instance
by visiting www.daat.org ; or ringing 01392 469886 for an entry form or to find out where your local agent is.”
DAAT Lottery are registered with the Gambling
Commission and are also members of and regulated by the Lottery Council,
as well as the Great Foundation and Gambling Aware.
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