FUNDRAISERS at Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) are celebrating after its in-house Lottery membership soared past the 35,000 membership mark last week.

The Lottery was launched in 2001 and in 2015 it contributed sales of more than £1.6 million to the charity which is funded solely by donations from the general public and local businesses.

To date it has contributed in excess of £12 million to the cause clearly demonstrating its significance to the Trust’s fundraising target of £5.5 million every year.

Membership requires a small commitment of £1 per lucky number a week. Ninety per cent of members pay by standing order which also helps the charity as it greatly reduces administration costs.

The Lottery draw takes place every Friday with winning numbers randomly drawn via specialised computer software.

The weekly prizes range from a jackpot of £1,350, to £135 second and third prizes and a further 10 prizes of £50. An average of 75p goes straight back to the charity.

Anyone interesting in supporting DAAT Lottery should visit: www.daat.org or telephone 01392 469886 for a entry form or to find out where their local agent is.