ST Richard’s Hospice has launched its grand raffle which has a top prize of £5,000.

A person could scoop the top prize just by buying a ticket which costs just £1.

In the past the raffle has raised thousands to support the hospice’s free care to patients living with life-limiting illnesses, their loved ones and bereaved people across Worcestershire.

There are five prizes up for grabs in this year’s raffle.

First place wins £5,000, the runner up gets a Belmond Northern Belle train experience for two and the third place prize is a £225 John Lewis shopping experience.

Fourth place wins £200 of M&S vouchers, while fifth place enjoys the prize of an overnight stay for two at Stanbrook Abbey.

Kelly Johns, St Richard’s Hospice fundraiser, said: “We’re so excited to launch this year’s raffle - it’s a fantastic way to help the hospice and possibly win an amazing prize in return.

“With the help of the community, our raffle can raise £50,000 – which could fund our day services for over a month providing specialist, individual care to patients, or ensure our family support team can help families facing the life-limiting illness of a loved one.

“We can’t do what we do without you – so snap up your tickets and get involved.”

The raffle is sponsored by Worcester Racecourse and Evesham firm Karndean Designflooring.

Tickets are available online by visiting strichards.org.uk/event/grandraffle, calling 01905 763963 or visiting one of the St Richard’s shops across the county.

Tickets must be bought by Friday, March 23, as the draw will take place on Friday, March 30.

For more information on the raffle and the charity visit strichards.org.uk.