A leading youth charity is appealing to people to part with a pound to make a difference to the lives of local young people who need it the most.
Proceeds from YHA’s Christmas Raffle, which has a first prize of £3000, will go towards ensuring that no child misses out on the transformative power of a residential school trip.
With the cost of living rising, more and more families and schools are being forced to cancel school trips away. For many children, particularly those from low-income families, that means they miss out on the chance for their first night away from home to bond with their peers and make lasting memories.
Raffle tickets cost just £1.00 each and, as well as the first prize is £3,000, there are also a number of runner-up cash and voucher prizes available.
The raffle closes on Friday 9 December with all winners receiving their cash and prizes in time for Christmas.
Previous raffles by YHA (England & Wales) have successfully fundraised to provide life-changing adventures and crucial breaks for 1,800 vulnerable young people and NHS and frontline workers and their families, as well as respite breaks for young carers and the installation of life-saving defibrillators in youth hostels
Charlie Simpson, Associate Director – Charity Development at YHA (England & Wales), said: “2022 has undoubtedly been yet another challenging year that has impacted many people, YHA included. But by entering the raffle, you’ll help us continue to make a big difference in the lives of local young people who need it the most.”
To help ensure a local young person doesn’t miss out on a residential school trip with their class, purchase tickets for the YHA Christmas Raffle at https://getinvolved.yha.org.uk/fundraising/raffle/
