Good causes thank Eastbourne Local Lottery for share of £23,000 fund

Eastbourne Local Lottery is distributing £23,000 from its community fund across a diverse range of good causes in the town.

The money has been accrued through ticket sales over the last two years from people who opt to support Eastbourne Lottery Community Fund rather than a specific good cause. 

All active charities and good causes that are part of the lottery will receive a payout from this fund, topping up their income raised from ticket sales by players who nominate them directly. 

Councillor Alan Shuttleworth, Cabinet Member for Direct Assistant Services, said: “The first Eastbourne Local Lottery draw was four years ago this summer and over that time it has been marvellous to see the financial boost it has given to a great number and variety of local community groups."

Among the groups receiving funds is the Children with Cancer Fund, which said money from Eastbourne Local Lottery has had a ‘tremendous impact’ on the charity’s work to support children with cancer and their families, including granting wishes for young people, family trips, events and offering practical help.