Did you know that every time you play The Health Lottery, not only are you in with a chance of winning a life-changing fortune, but you’re also helping to fight health inequality?
That’s because every single £1 Health Lottery ticket makes a real difference, with at least 20p going straight into the charity pot.
Each local society lottery takes turns at participating in the draw so that every area in England, Scotland and Wales gets an appropriate share of the good causes money raised.
The Health Lottery operates on behalf of 12 society lotteries, each of which works closely with People’s Health Trust to ensure the money goes where it’s needed most.
For example, this December your money is going to support good causes across the East of England, whilst in January those in Scotland will benefit.
As well as helping a raft good causes, The Health Lottery has also made a lot of players rich too!
There have been more than 11million Health Lottery winners so far, scooping an incredible £148 million between them.
Playing The Health Lottery is fun, entertaining and an affordable pastime that allows ordinary people everywhere to give support to a local charity, maybe a charity or cause that is close to their heart.
One such good cause is the Include Choir team in Surrey, who were awarded £19,028 for a two-year project funded by People’s Health Trust.
The Include Choir is an inclusive choir for people with learning disabilities and/or communication needs and is led by a steering group of participants.
Choir founder Alix Lewer said: “Many of our members struggle with communication, which can be extremely isolating and lead to mental health issues.
“At Include Choir, we combat a variety of societal issues and ensure that each member is welcomed with open arms.”
Disability Pride Brighton (above) is another of the incredible charities which has received funding using money raised through The Health Lottery.
Attended by more than 3,000 people this year, it was the first event of its kind in the UK and was set up to raise awareness of the diversity and value of disabled people, whether they have visible or invisible conditions.
People’s Health Trust now funds now funds its volunteering programme, which helps make it bigger and better.
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