The Church Village Draw Club is a licensed Small Lottery Society Registered to St John the Baptist Church, The Vicarage, Knaresborough Road, Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, HG3 3QQ
The draw was set up in 2019 to provide a regular income to St John the Baptist Church to help to cover the costs of repairs to the church building. In common with all old buildings repairs are a constant need to keep the building safe, fit for purpose and above all a pleasant place to be.
Many churches have a church hall or other building that can be hired within the local community creating an additional source of income for the church. St Johns does not own such a building. The Draw aims to be something the whole community can participate in that helps to ensure the beautiful church building in Bishop Monkton will be there for everyone and future generations.
Since the draw began 5 years ago it has raised £12,552 for the Church fabric fund. The last draw year, ending in June 2024, raised £2,425. This has been invaluable in helping to meet the costs of repairs. It has also contributed to the costs of replacing the pews with chairs. The latter being a huge benefit in making the church building a much more flexible space
The draw administration team of Sue Hargreaves, Jennifer Goodman and Maggie Wood are very grateful to all those who have subscribed to a number which enables them to join in the fun and have a chance of winning one of the three monthly cash prizes.
The draw works by individuals subscribing to one or more numbers at a cost of £60 for a year. per number (This can be paid in one annual payment or two payments of £30 within the year or by a monthly payment of £5 directly into the church bank account.). All the numbers subscribed to are entered into a draw that takes place on the second Sunday of each month. The winning numbers are displayed on various notice boards around the village. The prize winners receive their cheques within a week of the draw being made.
If you would like more information or would like to join the draw please contact:
Maggie Wood email [email protected]
Maggie Wood, Sue Hargreaves, Jennifer Goodman
The Church Village Draw Club Administrators.