People's Postcode Lottery

Dales charity a winner with People's Postcode Lottery

12th February 2010

Local charity the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust said a big thanks to lottery players this week, after receiving another massive donation of almost £80,000 from the People’s Postcode Lottery.

The huge sum of £79,708 was raised by the People’s Postcode Lottery, which gives 40p from every ticket sold to local charities. The contribution puts Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust right on track to achieving its ambitious plans for 2010.

Plans are already afoot by the charity to plant their millionth tree this year, as part of an ongoing woodland restoration programme in the Dales. People’s Postcode Lottery money will also support many local projects, including the conservation of threatened habitats like hay meadows and wetlands, and will help the Trust to continue its pioneering work with disadvantaged and disabled people.

As England’s own charity lottery, the People’s Postcode Lottery contributed over £53,000 to Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust last year alone.

News of the recent contribution is welcomed by YDMT director, David Sharrod, who says: “Our partnership with People’s Postcode Lottery has enabled us to do much, much more to support communities and protect the environment here in the Dales. I’d like to say a huge thank you, not only to those who run the People’s Postcode Lottery but also to the players, who make a vital contribution to many local charities like us.”

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