NEXT year one lucky person will receive the unique opportunity to press the big red button to start the demolition of part of Fiddlers Ferry Power Station.
The iconic site is set for demolition by Peel Natural Resources and Energy (NRE), who bought the site and decommissioned it after 50 years.
Peel NRE offered the Warrington Disability Partnership the opportunity run a raffle to raise vital funds to continue the charity’s work.
Here is all the information you need to know about the demolition raffle draw.
What is the Fiddlers Ferry draw?
The holder of the winning raffle ticket will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to press the big red button that starts the demolition of the 4 North Towers at Fiddlers Ferry Power Station.
How much do tickets cost?
Each ticket costs £2. Online tickets carry an additional transaction fee of 15p per ticket.
Tickets purchased via cash or card, over the phone, through one of our outlets or at events attended by members of the team will not incur additional fees.
Where will the money raised go?
All money raised will be donated to local charity Warrington Disability Partnership.
What percentage of the money taken will be kept by Peel Holdings?
None - 100% of the money raised will come directly to Warrington Disability Partnership.
Who WDP are and how will the money be used?
Warrington Disability Partnership, WDP, is a values based, user led charity which aims to relieve the need of disabled people, their families and carers in England and Wales.
They do this through actively promoting independent living, promoting information on peer counselling, equipment, personal assistance, transport, access, employment, education, training and a range of other services.
With over 30 years’ experience of developing and delivering mobility and independent living services, their aim is ‘to support disabled people and people living with long-term health conditions’.
All monies raised by the sale of raffle tickets will help WDP continue and develop all of their services (particularly many of their unfunded services) to support local disabled people and those affected by disability.
Where can I purchase tickets?
Draw Tickets can be purchased from a variety of different locations:
- Online via the ‘book now’ button on our dedicated payment system: https://ow.ly/K89C50PsRVT
- Via the QR code on the attached poster.
- Paper tickets can be purchased / collected to sell from any of our locations below:
- Centre for Independent Living, Beaufort Street, Warrington, WA5 1BA
- Mobility and Independent Living, Lifehouse, Summers Road, Liverpool, L3 4BL
- Mobility and Independent Living Centre, Birchwood Shopping Centre
- Mobility and Independent Living Centre, Golden Square Shopping Centre, Sankey Street, Warrington
- Shopmobility Warrington, Golden Square Shopping Centre, Legh Street Car Park
When will online ticket sales close?
Online tickets will close on Monday 23rd October at 10am.
When will the draw take place?
The draw will take place on Monday 23rd October at 2pm. We will confirm further details closer to the time.
Will we be able to watch the draw live?
Yes, the draw will be filmed and will be available to watch via a number of different channels.
How will the winner be notified?
Following the draw, the lucky winner will be notified using the details specified when purchasing the ticket.
What happens if I have purchased a ticket online?
All digital tickets purchased through the online portal will be manually entered into the draw. Following purchase of your online tickets, your details will be inputted into our draw system and an email will be sent to the email given upon purchase. This will state the randomly allocated ticket number(s) associated with your order.
Is there an age limit for those who can press the button?
No – there are no age restrictions to press the button.
What date will the button be pressed?
The date that the towers will be demolished cannot be confirmed at this time.
It is currently estimated that this will take place in early 2024.
For further information about the raffle, please contact Caroline Thompson on c.thompson@disabilitypartnership.org.uk or Kate Picken on 01925240064.
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