Sea Cadets has launched a lottery, offering people the opportunity to support the charity while being in with the chance of winning money.

Entry to the scheme, run by Unity, costs just £1 per entry. The money will go where it is most needed – whether that is renovating buildings damaged by floods, or funding offshore voyages for cadets.

The draw takes place every Saturday, and those who sign up are allocated a six-digit Unity lottery number. A random winning number is drawn. Players can win up to £25,000, plus £2,500 for Sea Cadets, if they match six digits, while prizes of £1,000, £25 and £5 are also up for grabs. All winners are notified and prizes posted automatically.

To sign up to the lottery, visit: http://www.unitylottery.co.uk/charity/display/marine-society-and-sea-cadets, where you can also find out more about the rules. If you have any queries, please call our hotline on 0370 050 9240. Calls cost no more than calls to geographic numbers 01 or 02. You must be 16 or over to enter.

The lottery is only open to people aged 16 and over. The lottery is licensed by the Gambling Commission under the Gambling Act 2005, licence number 45856. If you feel you have a problem with gambling, please visit: www.gambleaware.co.uk.