Kettering lottery winner rolls out plans for community skate club
A Kettering lottery winner will use her winning jackpot to set up a community skate club in the town.
Ellis Goodwin, 26, has been playing the Kettering Community Lottery since March and plans to use her prize to set up a community skate club in the town.
Winning the first ever jackpot, Ellis told the Northants Telegraph that the winnings will help her kickstart a dream project aimed at promoting fitness and mental well-being.
Ellis said: “This win came at the perfect time. It’s allowing me to buy the equipment I need to start beginner roller skate classes in Kettering. All I need now is to find a venue and get the word out.
“I would love it if we could turn this opportunity into a double positive and not only encourage more people to participate in the lottery but also be a step closer to being able to provide fitness classes for the greater Kettering area.
“I cannot wait to spread the joy of wheels and community. This is truly my first time being so incredibly lucky and I’m forever grateful.”
She is currently training in Rollerfitness, sports structure, adult mental health awareness and CPD first aid with SkateBuddiesUK in Birmingham.
Her goal is to create a supportive, inclusive space where people can improve their mental health and physical fitness through roller skating.
Cllr Ben Jameson, mayor of Kettering, said: “We’re delighted to see the first major winner of the Kettering Community Lottery using their prize to give back to the town. Ellis’s vision is inspiring and exactly the kind of initiative we hope the lottery can help support.”
The Kettering Community Lottery was launched to support local causes and give residents a chance to win cash prizes while making a difference. Every ticket purchased helps fund community projects across the town.
There is a weekly draw with a possible first prize of £25,000 and a second prize of £1,000. Every week there will be 35 guaranteed winners taking home prizes of £20, £10 or £5.
For more information on how to play or support local initiatives, visit https://www.ketteringtowncouncil.gov.uk/lottery.