Positive Action in the Community (PAC) is thrilled to announce the lucky winners of its highly
anticipated PAC Big Prize Draw. The draw, which aimed to raise funds for people affected by
Youth Homelessness, Domestic Abuse, and Mental Health Challenges in East Lancashire, saw
overwhelming participation from the community, and we are delighted to share the exciting
results.
Grand Prize Winner:
Diane Sharples is the fortunate recipient of the grand prize, a dream holiday voucher worth
£5,000, for any getaway booked via Chic Boutique Travel. Diane will have the opportunity to
embark on an unforgettable journey to a destination of her choice, creating memories that will
last a lifetime. Diane, who was overwhelmed when she found out, stated, “I bought my tickets in
August 2023 and had forgotten I had entered. I was so surprised to receive the email from PAC
saying I had won!”
Dianne plans to use the winnings to go on a family holiday, taking along a close friend who paid
for a getaway for her and her partner whilst they were self-funding their studies and could not
afford a holiday. “It will be nice to be able to return the favour to a friend that has been so kind to
me in the past.”
Claire, CEO, commented, “A big congratulations to Dianne, and from everyone at PAC we wish
her all the best in her holiday plans. The Prize draw has been the biggest prize competition that
PAC has ever run, and it has helped us raise thousands to support those in need across East
Lancashire.”
The Prize draw was made possible by four corporate sponsors who donated money and prizes
to ensure that all the money raised went to the charity. The sponsors were Chic Boutique
Travel, GB Integrated Systems, Pillow Lancashire, and Zest Document Solutions.
2nd Prize, a weekend away in the Peak District with amusement park tickets for a family, was
provided by Pillow Lancashire and won by Lorraine Norwood which she plans to enjoy with her
family. 3rd Prize, £250 cash, was won by Bobby Bruce who says he is putting it towards the
costs of their upcoming first holiday abroad.
Lisa, the owner of Chic Boutique Travel, noted, “Congratulations to all the winners! Here at Chic
Boutique, we are proud to sponsor PAC as a charity because they help so many people in the
Rossendale area.” Scott noted, “Myself and GBIS are proud to sponsor this Prize Draw – we
have been supporters of PAC for years, and their support for young people in our community is
really important. They are the future for East Lancashire, and we all have a responsibility to help
those that have a difficult start in life.” Liz from Pillow Lancashire, who provided the 2nd place
prize, said, “I discovered PAC around a year ago, and as soon as I heard about the vital work
they were doing, including educating young people about positive and healthy relationships, I
decided to become a supporter. I am pleased that I have helped to raise even more funds for
this great charity.” Anthony, Director of Zest, added, “Congratulations to all the winners! I
believe that the prize draw has helped to raise the profile of Positive Action in the Community –
which is so important – so people know where to turn for help.”
Leroy Philbrook, the Community Engagement Officer from PAC, indicated, “PAC could not have
run this prize draw without the sponsors, but the true heroes are the thousands of people who
support the charity by buying tickets. I wish we could give a prize to every single person who
entered the competition, but what I can say is that their donations are going to have a big impact
in East Lancashire. Last year we had over 3,000 new referrals to PAC services, and we need
continued support from businesses and the public, grant providers, and local governments to
keep the charity going and continue working towards a better future for everyone in East
Lancashire.”
Positive Action in the Community (PAC) is an East Lancashire based charity that has been
supporting vulnerable individuals and families for over 20 years. The charity provides a range of
specialist services, including safe accommodation, community based support, counselling, and
the delivery of universal support to help those in need rebuild their lives and provide early
intervention to prevent escalating needs. PAC focuses on supporting people affected by Youth
Homelessness, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health Challenges.
Any businesses who want to support PAC are invited to attend the PAC Charity Ball at Crow
Wood Hotel and Spa on the 1st of November. Full information about the Ball can be found on
Follow PAC on Facebook for updates on future fundraising and their work in the Community.
@PACAction
If you are affected by this article or experiencing, or know someone experiencing Youth
Homelessness, Domestic Abuse, or difficulties with Emotional Health and Wellbeing and would
like confidential advice and guidance or support, please call Positive Action in the Community
on 01282 227649 or go to our live chat at www.p-a-c.org.uk
For more information on other ways to support PAC in raising funds for their projects, please get
in touch with Leroy.Philbrook@p-a-c.org.uk or call 01282 941505.
