We are delighted to announce that this year’s Dorset Blind Association Christmas Raffle raised a phenomenal £3,105 – a record-breaking total!
This incredible achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of local businesses, the dedication of our charity shops, and the support of everyone who bought tickets. Every pound raised will go directly towards our work supporting visually impaired people across Dorset.
Special thanks to local businesses
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the fantastic local businesses that donated prizes, making this year’s raffle such a success. Their generosity ensured we had an amazing selection of prizes that encouraged ticket sales:
- Eone watch, donated by Macrow & Sons Jewellers – Tactile watch worth £255
- Conker Spirit – Distillery tour
- Olive Tree, Bridport – Lunch for two
- Grosvenor Arms Hotel, Shaftesbury – Gift voucher
- Upwey Wishing Well – Afternoon tea for two
- Knoll House – cream tea for two
- The Cliff, Sunday roast for 2
- Russell-Cotes Museum – Family admission
- Southbourne Nails & Spa – Gift voucher
- Lulworth Castle – Family ticket
- Careys Secret Garden – Entry tickets
- Compton Acres – Family pass
- Nothe Fort – Family ticket
- Parkstone Chiropractic – sports massage
- Johnsons Cleaners, Canford Cliffs – 10% discount card
- Dorset Hamper Co – hamper
- The Cow Shed , Lytchett Matravers – cream tea
- The Barn Cafe, Lytchett Matravers – voucher
- Blandford Fashion Museum – Admission tickets
- Rick Stein, Sandbanks – 3-course meal for two with wine
- Bennetts Water Gardens, Weymouth – voucher
- Silk Nails, Ashley Cross – voucher
- Supermarkets; Waitrose, Tesco, Morrisons and Asda
We encourage everyone to support these amazing businesses – they truly help make our community a better place.
A big thank you to Parkstone Eyecare and our charity shops
A special mention goes to Parkstone Eyecare, who sold an impressive £314 worth of raffle tickets on our behalf – a significant contribution to our total. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our cause!
We also want to thank all eight of our charity shops in Bridport, Broadstone, Christchurch, Ferndown, Parkstone, Portland, Southbourne, and Weymouth for their efforts in selling tickets. Your hard work makes a world of difference.
Your Support Matters
From everyone at Dorset Blind Association, thank you for making this year’s Christmas Raffle such a success. Together, we’re helping to provide vital support and services for people living with sight loss in Dorset. 💛
Stay tuned for more updates on how your contributions are making an impact, and we look forward to your continued support in the future!