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We appreciate you taking part in the 1953 Sweepstake. We would like to keep you informed on how we are utilising the proceeds.


One of our objectives for running the Sweepstake is to grow the number of younger Blackpool fans. We know of examples of where, young teams have attended games together and a number of the group have caught the tangerine bug, persuading parents to take them to matches.


With this in mind, the Sweepstake funded 20 players from Poulton U10s, plus 8 parents and coaches, to attend the Wigan game on Saturday. Luckily we won !


"The boys had a great time and hopefully we hooked in a couple of new Pool Fans!" John Aspinall - Poulton FC Under 10s manager.


Early signs are that the initiative was a success , so we will be looking to repeat the initiative with other Fylde coast youth teams next season.


We will be updating you on more initiatives soon. If you would like to suggest other ideas or causes for us to support, don't hesitate to contact the BST Secretary.


bst-secretary@blackpoolsupporterstrust.com


“for Blackpool fans, our football club and our community"



Our March draw was made at the Armfield club on Friday April 7th. The draw was made by former pool player David Tong. For those younger fans who may not known David, he is a local lad, born in Blackpool and played 78 games for the Pool between 1974 and 1978. He went on to play for Shrewsbury, Cardiff and Bristol city amongst others.


A big thankyou to David for making the draw.


The results were as follows.


Brigid Kerans £160

Tony Wilkinson £90 *

Kevin Garton £60


Gabrielle Ormerwood BFC Donated prize ( BFC Shelf Tidy )


* Tony had kindly donated his winnings to Blackpool Foodbank.




Our February draw was made at the Armfield club on Saturday March 4th, at the end the book launch for Pantomime Hero - Jimmy Armfield, the man who lifted Leeds United after Brian Clough. by Ian Ridley



Duncan Armfield, John Armfield , John Cross and Ian Ridley kindly made the draw.


The results were as follows


Leah Reilly £160

Michael Maguire £95

Paul Godwin £65

Patrick McChrystal BFC donated prize ( BFC Gnome)


See Video of the draw below




Blackpool Supporters Trust is authorised to run the 1953 Sweepstake as a Small Society Lottery by Wyre Borough Council  under schedule 11 of the Gambling Act 2005. Registration number SL0362

Blackpool Supporters' Trust is the trading name of Blackpool Supporters Society Limited which is registered under the Industrial and Provident Act 1965 with the registration number 32403R and is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.   

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