Every grassroots club knows the struggle. The passion is endless, but the money isn’t. Whether it’s paying bills, fixing facilities or buying new kit, the pressure to raise funds never goes away, and it often falls on the same small group of volunteers.
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The Grassroot Support Lottery is a simple, sustainable way to change that. It’s a not-for-profit lottery designed specifically to help clubs raise money with minimal effort. Here’s how it makes life a little easier:
1. More Than Half of Every Ticket Supports Clubs
For every £1 ticket sold:
- 50p goes straight to the club chosen by the player.
- 10p goes into a central Grassroot Fund, managed by Grassroot Support CIC, which will be redistributed to clubs as grants for projects and improvements.
That means 60% of every ticket supports grassroots sport, more than double the contribution of the National Lottery.
2. Run by a Not-for-Profit, Not for Profit
The Grassroot Support Lottery isn’t a commercial venture. We set up a separate Community Interest Company (Grassroot Support CIC) so all money is ring-fenced and transparent. Neither Grassroot Media nor anyone else is making a penny. Once admin costs are covered, everything goes back to clubs.
3. Players Get Great Odds and Local Impact
As well as supporting their club, players are in with a chance to win prizes every week, including a £25,000 jackpot. The odds are good, around 1 in 50 of winning something, and unlike national lotteries, players can see exactly where their money is going.
4. It’s Simple and Hands-Off for Clubs
Volunteers are stretched enough already. That’s why the system is designed to be easy:
- Free to join, no setup costs.
- Your own club lottery webpage.
- Ready-made marketing materials.
- All payments, licensing and admin handled by Gatherwell, the UK’s leading lottery provider.
- A dashboard so you can track sales and income.
You can set it up once and let it run, the income keeps coming in with minimal effort.
5. It Supports Today and Builds for Tomorrow
The 50% share gives clubs immediate income for day-to-day costs. The 10% central fund builds up to provide grants for bigger projects, from equipment to facility upgrades. Together, it creates both stability and growth.
A New Way to Support Your Club
Instead of constant fundraising drives, the Grassroot Support Lottery offers a steady, predictable income stream that grows with your supporters.
👉 Ready to find out more? Visit supportlottery.co.uk and see how your club can join.