IT WAS win-win-win for a Worcester Community Lottery participant.
Not only did Andrew Bews-Pugh scoop a £2,000 cash prize but money also went to support the work of an important service in the city and to his chosen charity.
Mr Bews-Pugh is the latest winner of the weekly community lottery supported by Worcester City Council.
Tickets cost just £1, with 50p going directly to a good cause chosen by the participant and a further 10p supporting other local organisations.
Players have a one-in-50 chance of winning each week, with prizes of up to £25,000 on offer. Visit www.worcesterlottery.org to sign up.
Mr Bews-Pugh supports the West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC) through his ticket purchases – with one of those tickets winning him the £2,000 cash prize.
He said: “I chose to support WMRSASC because of the important work that they do in the community. They provide invaluable support to people who really need it.
“I heard about the lottery from my friend who has worked for the charity for a number of years.
“It was amazing to win, I’ve never won this kind of money ever. Rather boringly I’ve put some money into savings and the rest just helped to balance the books post-Christmas. I did treat myself to a new knife (I’m a chef).
“I’ve played the lottery for five years now, so I’ve contributed quite a bit to charity whilst also feeling like I’m getting something out of it.”
West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre spokesperson Helen Creese added: “The Worcester Community Lottery is a brilliant way for local people to support local causes.
“By supporting WMRSASC, Andrew Bews-Pugh – and other players – are helping fund both vital support services for survivors and our early intervention and prevention work. This kind of fundraising enables us to build safer, more informed communities and create long-term change.”
