A community lottery designed to keep more fundraising money close to home is making a practical difference for a group in Calne.
Wiltshire Council has highlighted the organisation as an example of how the Wiltshire Community Lottery can give local good causes another way to raise unrestricted funds while increasing awareness of their work.
Supporters buying tickets through participating organisations can back the causes they care about directly, creating a small but repeatable stream of community fundraising.
For volunteer-led groups, that kind of flexible income can be particularly useful because it can support everyday costs that are often harder to fund through restricted grants.