Today saw the launch of the new Health Lottery which dispite supporting 'health related projects' in 51 regions across the country threatens the very existence of the third sector already reeling from governmental cuts.
Should the Health Lottery prove popular (and given the higher prizes compared to the National Lottery that is highly likely) the money available to Third Sector projects on the whole will drastically fall leaving many projects both now and in the future facing the axe.
Since its inception, the national lottery has raised over £26bn for good causes and has enabled many worthwhile and impactive projects run by third sector organisations that have made a real difference to the lives of so many.
The Health Lottery should come with a health warning....playing it could seriously damage the work of charities in your area.
Well, not that I can completely deny but to play lottery and know that the money raised is still going to a good cause makes be feel good! But then, every coin has 2 sides!
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