Play our Summer Draw!

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Top prize of £2,000, second prize of £500 or 10 runner up prizes of £50.  

It costs just £1 to enter our Summer Draw and you can buy tickets for your friends and family aswell. Every ticket sold raises vital funds so we can continue providing specialist, compassionate care for families like Sara’s.   

Play today and make a difference for local families facing the toughest time of their lives. 

Closing date for entries: 26 July 2024   Draw takes place: 8 August 2024.

Choose a quantity

You must be over 18.

 

More information

The closing date for entries is 26 July 2024 and the draw takes place on 8 August 2024. Winners will be notified by post within 7 days of the draw date.  See full terms and conditions here.

Contact our Lottery office

If you have any queries, please speak to a member of the Willen Hospice Lottery team on 01908 303065 or email lottery@willen-hospice.org.uk  
Lottery Office, The Well, Newport Road, Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9AA

Responsible fundraising

Willen Hospice is a member of the Hospice Lotteries Association. Both organisations are committed to using Lotteries to fundraise in a responsible way, encourage responsible gambling and access to support if needed. Gambleaware and Gamcare provide support if required. 

Willen Hospice Ventures Limited is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 4988.

Lottery promoted by Mark Rawlins. Registered Office: Willen Hospice Ventures Ltd, Manor Farm, Milton Road, Willen Village, Milton Keynes, MK15 9AB. Registered with the Gambling Commission under the Gambling Act 2005. All proceeds donated by deed of covenant to Willen Hospice which is registered Charity number 270194.

On average each year we give Willen Hospice around £200,000. In 2022/2023 you can feel good knowing that 38% of every £1 goes directly towards providing patient care.  The remaining 62% goes towards direct and indirect running costs, including the prizes. In 2022/2023 we gave out over £99,000 in prizes across our weekly lottery, grand draws and scratchcards.  We consistently review our costs to keep them as low as possible. Please read our full Summer Draw 2024 Terms and Conditions here.

Chances of winning: 17,700 tickets were entered into our last Summer Draw (August 2023) with the option of winning 12 prizes.

Frequently Asked Questions - Summer Draw
  • What do tickets cost?

    Each entry costs just £1.

  • Is there an age restriction?

    You must be 18 years or over to buy Summer Draw tickets

  • Ways to buy
    • Buy online
    • Buy in any of our retail shops
    • Phone us on 01908 303065 to buy tickets by debit card
    • Post us a cheque with your order form 
    • Look out for your allocated numbers in our recent mailing and return them to us with your cheque payment.
    • Didn’t receive a mailing? Update your contact preferences here.
  • How does it work?

    Each ticket you buy gives you one chance in our Summer Draw.

    The closing date is 26 July 2024, and the draw takes place on 8 August 2024.

    Winners will be announced within 7 days.

  • Prize structure & chances of winning

    Prizes available:

    1st prize: £2,000, 2nd prize: £500, 10 £50 prizes.

    Chances of winning: 17,700 tickets were entered into our last Summer Draw (August 2023) with the option of winning 12 prizes.

  • What happens if I win?

    If you win the main prize, we will try to contact you by phone to let you know.

    Always be sure to check your numbers here on our grand draw page. If you bought your ticket in a shop, please see the posters in their windows after the draw date, and get in contact with us.

    You will have six months to claim your prize.

  • How to contact our Lottery office

    If you have any queries, please speak to a member of the Willen Hospice Lottery team on 01908 303065 or email lottery@willen-hospice.org.uk

    Address: Lottery Office, The Well, Newport Road, Willen, Milton Keynes, MK15 9AA

  • What your support means to us

    The regular donations we receive from our loyal Lottery and Summer Draw players helps us to future-proof our Hospice, whilst also giving us a chance to give back to you, our amazing supporters.

    A huge THANK YOU to all of our players, past, present and future, for helping us to be there for local families.

  • Responsible Fundraising

    Promoter: Willen Hospice Ventures Ltd, Milton Road, Willen Village, Milton Keynes, MK15 9AB.

    Responsible Persons: Mark Rawlins.

    All net proceeds donated by deed of covenant to Willen Hospice (registered charity number 270194).

    Registered with the Gambling Commission (www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk) under the Gambling Act 2005.

    Willen Hospice is a member of the Hospice Lotteries Association.

    We are committed to using Lotteries to fundraise in a responsible way, encourage responsible gambling and access to support if needed. Gambleaware and Gamcare provide support if required.

    Willen Hospice Ventures Limited is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 4988.

    Before placing your entry, please read our Summer Draw Terms And Conditions .

    On average each year we give Willen Hospice around £200,000. In 2022/2023 you can feel good knowing that 38% of every £1 goes directly towards providing patient care.  The remaining 62% goes towards direct and indirect running costs, including the prizes. In 2022/2023 we gave out over £99,000 in prizes across our weekly lottery, grand draws and scratchcards.  We consistently review our costs to keep them as low as possible.

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  • Terms and Conditions
In a typical year...
£9
our cost, per minute
11,000
phone calls to patients at home
600
fabulous volunteers
700
patients cared for at home
3,200
home visits
300
patients at the hospice
18,000
cups of tea
290
counselling sessions
We can only provide the care we do thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, through their continued volunteering, fundraising and donations throughout the year. Your donation will enable us to continue providing care and support to those facing a life-limiting diagnosis, and to support their loved ones.

Willen Hospice is a Registered Charity No. 270194 and is a Company Registered in England and Wales with Company No. 1231909

Willen Hospice, Milton Road, Willen Village, Milton Keynes, MK15 9AB