The Telford and Wrekin Community Lottery is celebrating a double milestone after marking its eighth year and raising an incredible £262,329 for more than 80 charities, volunteer groups and community organisations across the Borough.

Since launching in 2018, the lottery has helped channel vital funding directly into local communities, supporting projects and services that benefit thousands of residents.

TWINCL has become an important source of funding for local organisations, helping them continue vital services, develop new projects and make a positive difference in communities across the Borough. This achievement has only been possible thanks to the continued support of lottery players who choose to support good causes while having the chance to win cash prizes.

TWINCL is a weekly online lottery offering residents the chance to win prizes of up to £25,000 for just £1 per ticket. Importantly, 60p from every ticket sold goes directly to local causes, giving players a simple and rewarding way to support their community. Draws take place every Saturday night, with results available online and winners contacted by email. Since launching in 2018, TWINCL players have also won almost £69,000 in cash prizes.

The funds raised through TWINCL have enabled local groups to continue delivering services, invest in new ideas and reach more people in the community. Over the past eight years, funding has supported a wide range of local causes.

The Anstice Community Trust has benefited from almost £12,700 through the scheme, helping support a thriving community hub that brings people together through activities, events and community services, while Telford Crisis Support has received almost £10,050, helping it continue supporting residents facing hardship and crisis.

Funding has also benefited many other local organisations including TADLOP, Telford & Wrekin Parkinson's Support Group, Park Wrekin Gymnastics Club, Newport Canals Trust and Telford Steam Railway.

To find out more about TWINCL, the Telford and Wrekin Community Lottery, buy tickets or sign up as a participating organisation, visit twincl.co.uk