Seasonal raffle
You could win BIG in our Summer and Winter Raffles!
Our Raffles are now available to play online!
Playing in our Summer and Winter Raffles is a fun way to support North West Air Ambulance Charity, and give you the chance of winning one of thirty six cash prizes.
Tickets cost £1 each and there’s a top Prize of at least £7,500 up for grabs!
T&Cs apply, view them here. These T&Cs were last updated on 20th March 2024.
Friends of the NW Air Ambulance Lottery Community Interest Company is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 5227.
Our Winter raffle is now closed! You can register interest for our next raffle by clicking the link below.
I couldn’t believe I’d won – and the money couldn’t have come at a better time!
Our latest raffle winners
22/12/2023
£7,500 |
1106242 – Windermere |
£1,000 |
1402183 – Ormskirk |
£250 |
2970517 – Wigan |
£100 |
1213161 – Northwich |
£75 |
1388013 – Winsford |
£50 |
1154618 – Manchester |
£10 |
1016605 – Blackpool
2750877 – Barnard Castle 1281149 – Birkenhead 1036393 – Morecambe 1148672 – Sale 1043826 – Preston 2019469 – Maryport 1281583 – Prenton 1373818 – Buxton 1318683 – Clitheroe 1204188 – Stockport 2678735 – Wigan 4001480 – Manchester 1230397 – Liverpool 1108212 – Carnforth 1160440 – Manchester 1312307 – Stoke-On- Trent 1301065 – Ellesmere Port 1166077 – Bury 1439180 – Wigan 1027322 – Lytham-St Annes 2599235 – Liverpool 1456557 – Ormskirk 1384143 – Crewe 1329416 – Kirkby Lonsdale 1290627 – Hoylake 1220655 – Liverpool 1307639 – Wirral 1407735 – Lymm 1092760 – Poulton-Le-Fyld |
25/08/2023
£7,500 |
386889 – Clitheroe |
£1,000 |
505850 – Warrington |
£500 |
450919 – Crewe |
£250 |
134963 – Preston |
£75 |
219303 – Wilmslow |
£75 |
437159 – Oldham |
£75 |
119928 – Thornton-Cleveleys |
£75 |
361214 – Preston |
23/12/2022
£7,500 |
390272 – Warrington |
£1,000 |
380787 – Oldham |
£500 |
385749 – Congleton |
£250 |
351043 – Burnley |
£75 |
339948 – Blackburn |
£75 |
259569 – Runcorn |
£75 |
384372 – Sandbach |
£75 |
309092 – Poulton-le-Fylde |
26/8/2022
£5,000 |
183918 – Heywood |
£1,000 |
58103 – Chester |
£500 |
61765 – Preston |
£250 |
239382 – Barrow-In-Furness |
£75 |
18698 – Wigan |
£75 |
43630 – Wigan |
£75 |
44278 – Aughton |
£75 |
46285 – Accrington |
17/4/2022
£5,000 |
1140229 – Wigan |
£1,000 |
1042585 – Rossendale |
£500 |
1264509 – Ellesmere Port |
£250 |
1195186 – Greater Manchester |
£75 |
1040115 – Blackburn |
£75 |
11120842 – Sandbach |
£75 |
1139225 – St Helens |
£75 |
1238935 – Warrington |
15/12/2021
£5,000 |
1159813 – Wigan |
£1,000 |
1057971 – Wirral |
£500 |
1057873 – Wirral |
£250 |
1037140 – Stockport |
£75 |
1179286 – Wigan |
£75 |
1055128 – Birkenhead |
£75 |
1044267 – Crewe |
£75 |
1016977 – Barrow-In-Furness |
30/07/2021
£5,000 |
1016676 – Clitheroe |
£1,000 |
1010505 – Leyland |
£500 |
1048424 – Cheshire |
£250 |
1113942 – Lancashire |
£75 |
1054116 – Merseyside |
£75 |
1061887 – Lancashire |
£75 |
1043165 – Lancashire |
£75 |
1096406 – Cheshire |
View our 2021 raffle winners PDF
Frequently asked questions
How do the raffles work?
Tickets will be sent out in physical mailings twice a year. To request to be included in the next mailing, please contact us online or call us on 0800 587 4570. You can now also join our raffle online through our website.
When are the draws made?
The draws for our Raffle take place in the summer and winter each year. The actual draw and closing dates will be published on your tickets at the time.
What are the prizes?
A typical raffle has a top prize of at least £7,500! Runner up prizes are typically: 1 x £1000, 1 x £250, 1 x £100, 1 x £75, 1 x £50, 30 x £10. Prizes can differ depending on the raffle, so please check before entering.
Eligible entries received by us by the deadline given will automatically be entered into an early bird draw to win a £200 M&S voucher. No donation necessary to enter.
How much is a ticket?
Tickets cost £1 and equate to one chance within the draw.
How do I pay?
We accept cash, cheque, and debit card payment for our Raffle tickets and donations. With physical tickets, please fill out the payment slip that you’ll receive along with your tickets. Make sure you return your payment slip, cash/cheque (if this is your chosen method of payment) and ticket stubs in the freepost envelope included.
Can I round my payment up with a donation?
Yes! If you wish to make a donation as well as payment for your tickets, simply fill out the payment slip that will come with your tickets and let us know how much you are donating.
Can I gift aid my payment to the Raffle?
You cannot gift aid your Raffle payment as it is part of a lottery. However, if you have made a donation along with payment for your tickets then that additional amount can be gift aided. Simply tick the Gift Aid selection on the payment slip before you send it back to us.
How many entries can I have?
We restrict entries to 50 tickets per person to encourage responsible gambling.
Do the proceeds of the Raffle go to NWAA?
In 2023, the Raffle passed 29.5% of income back to the Charity. This amount is after expenses such as the administration costs (marketing, staff etc) and prizes.
How will I know if I am a winner?
All results are posted on our website on the day of the draw. We will always endeavour to call all our lucky winners to let them know, and if we do not have a number, a letter confirming your win will be sent to you.
How do I cancel?
If you wish to stop taking part in our raffle, you can contact us via telephone, email or in writing.
Am I eligible to play in the raffle?
You must be aged 18 or over from 2nd January 2024 and live in Great Britain to take part in any of our lotteries. If someone who lives in your home is an employee of the charity, then, unfortunately, you cannot take part either.
What do I do if I think I may have an issue with gambling?
Are you gambling more than you really want to? Please give us a call and we can provide support.
Alternatively, learn more about self-exclusion and what this means by clicking here.
If you feel you need to self-exclude yourself from the Raffle, we would encourage you to extend your self-exclusion to any other gambling arrangements you may have.
Is there a complaints policy?
Yes, should you have any complaints to do with the Lift Off Lotto or our Raffle – please view our complaints and disputes procedure here.
Tickets will be sent out in a physical mailing twice a year. To request to be included to receive tickets for the next draw, please contact us online or call us on 0800 587 4570. Alternatively, play online through our website.
Tickets cost £1 and equate to 1 chance in the draw.
If you have any further questions, please contact us at Head Office and we will be happy to help. Lottery subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.
Our Raffle results are drawn twice a year using a random number generator to select winning numbers, allocating one prize per number drawn.
You must be aged 18 years or over from 2nd January 2024 and live in Great Britain to participate in our Raffle.
For more information on how our raffle works, please read our terms and conditions here.
Our raffles were previously held three times a year, from April 2022 onwards, we made the decision to reduce our raffle draws to twice a year instead.
Chances of winning in our Raffle: If we sold 50,000 tickets in our next draw and have 36 prizes in total, this would mean you have a 1 in 1,389 chance of winning a cash prize.
The following information provides income to the Charity versus costs for lotteries operated and promoted by FONWAA for the period 01/01/2023 – 31/12/2023.
Lift Off Lotto
- How much was returned to the good causes and what good causes they’re supporting?
- In 2023, FONWAA received £5,695,756 in ticket sales for its Lift Off Lotto of which £4,586,963 (80.53%) of this figure went straight back to the charity.
- How much was spent on prizes?
- £106,125 (1.86%) was spent on prizes for our Lift Off Lotto
- How much was spent on expenses?
- £1,002,668 (17.6%) was spent on expenses for our Lift Off Lotto
Raffles
- How much was returned to the good causes and what good causes they’re supporting?
- In 2023, FONWAA received £117,678 in ticket sales for its Raffles of which £34,753 (29.5%) of this figure went straight back to the charity.
- How much was spent on prizes?
- £18,825 (15.96%) was spent on prizes for our Raffles
- How much was spent on expenses?
- £64,095 (54.36%) was spent on expenses for our Raffles
Friends of North West Air Ambulance Lottery adheres to the practice outlined in our Social Responsibility in Gambling policy and is regulated by The Gambling Commission www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk.
You must be aged 16 or over and be a resident in Great Britain to take part in any of our lottery activities. If you are concerned about the amount you are gambling please refer to our Gambling Responsibly Information or call our supporter engagement team on 0800 587 4570
As a member of the Lotteries Council, Friends of North West Air Ambulance Lottery makes an annual donation to GambleAware.
If you feel you have a problem with any form of gambling please read how we can help provide support. You can also find information about self-exclusion and a self-exclusion form.
FONWAA aim to ensure that any issue you may have regarding the Lift off Lotto and our Raffle is dealt with promptly, efficiently, and in confidence. If you wish to make a complaint regarding our Lift Off Lotto or Raffle, please refer to our complaints and disputes procedure.
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£100
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