The KM Community Treasure Chest has given out its 100th prize to a worthy cause and is appealing for more causes to apply.

The Treasure Chest supports the fund-raising activities of charities and good causes throughout Kent and has the backing of the county's top attractions.

Stocks Green School Association, Tonbridge, struck gold when it received the 100th prize for its summer fair in June of a family entry ticket to the Howletts or Port Lympne Wild Animal Park. The association can now offer this prize at the fair and bring in some much needed extra cash to its coffers.

As well as the Howletts and Port Lympne Animal Parks, other prize donors for the scheme include Leeds Castle, the Hop Farm, Historic Dockyard, Chatham, the Gills and P&O European Ferries.

We have still got a myriad of prizes to give away from the KM Treasure Chest and they could be worth their weight in gold to your charity or community cause. Many worthwhile causes have already applied and benefited from our great giveaway.

To claim a prize for your charity or community cause, simply go to www.kentonline.co.uk/treasure For more information call Simon Dolby on 07989 164752.

From small events to large, the KM Treasure Chest can help

Ashford

In Ashford the Friends of St Mary's Church were awarded prize tickets to give away at their coffee morning. The Treasure Chest yielded a family ticket for two adults and three children at Leeds Castle. The event raised more than £300 for St Mary's Church.

Folkestone

The Folkestone Camera Club raised more than £500 for Guide Dogs for the Blind when the club put on a special presentation. The Treasure Chest yielded a P&O Ferries five-day return Dover-Calais ticket, for a car and up to nine passengers for the club to raffle at its event.

Swale

Littlegems Parent and Toddler group, Letterston, found a real treasure when it was offered a free entry ticket for two adults and two children to Howletts or Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks. The group raised £181 from a raffle held after the prize was donated by the KM Community Treasure Chest.

Dover and Deal

Dover District Volunteer Centre was able to offer a complimentary ticket for two adults and three children to Leeds Castle as a tombola prize at the Dover regatta. The KM Community Treasure Chest helped to refill the centre's coffers and it didn't cost them a penny.

Thanet

Chatham House Grammar School raised some extra funds for Demelza House at a charity raffle. The school was able to offer a family ticket to a Gillingham Football match as a prize, courtesy of the KM Community Treasure Chest.

Canterbury district

The Riding for the Disabled group held a race night and the KM Community Treasure Chest proved a good bet for them. The club raised £1,250 and was able to offer a P&O Ferries' five-day return Dover-Calais ticket, for a car and up to nine passengers for the club to raffle at its event.

Maidstone area

The KM Community Treasure Chest helped the Heart of Kent Hospices after it awarded a P&O Ferries' five-day return Dover-Calais ticket, for a car and up to nine passengers for a hospice concert. The event raised £9,000 in total.

Malling area

Hadlow Village Hall was host to the London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra and during its fund-raising event was able to offer a P&O Ferries' five-day return Dover-Calais ticket, for a car and up to nine passengers as a prize, thanks to the KM Community Treasure Chest.

Medway

The Medway Carers Centre was able to offer a family ticket to a Gillingham Football Club match helping it to raise more than £100, when a raffle and buffet was held, thanks to the KM Community Treasure Chest.

Dartford and Gravesend

Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Mencap held a charity golf day and was able to offer a P&O Ferries' five-day return Dover-Calais ticket, for a car and up to nine passengers as a prize, thanks to the KM Community Treasure Chest. The event raised more than £4,000 for the charity.