Charities and good causes across Kent in need of a cash boost are being encouraged to sign up to a new fundraising initiative launched by Central Park Stadium.

The greyhound racing venue will host their first Fund-Racer on Saturday, October 26, with six teams of up to 100 guests each invited trackside to raise up to £900 for their chosen cause.

Charities, sports clubs, community centres and individual fundraisers are invited to take part, with Central Park distributing 100 free tickets to each team to sell on to friends, family, colleagues or supporters of a particular cause.

All profits generated from ticket sales are retained by the fundraiser, with each team having the chance to top-up monies raised on the night by striking it lucky in a trap challenge competition between other groups in attendance.

It’s an opportunity for groups to raise up to £900 on the night, and Central Park Stadium general manager Hayley Huntley is encouraging teams to register before spaces fill up.

“We recognise times are challenging, financially, for many good local causes,” said Huntley.

“Asking people to part with their cash can be difficult, so the Fund-Racer is our solution to supporting groups and individuals raising money for a particular cause.

“Ticket sales alone have the potential to raise up to £800, so we encourage anyone interested in learning more to get in touch with our team today.

“We’ve deliberately extended spaces to organisations outside the charity sector, too. We appreciate there is a huge volume of sports clubs and community centres who can use our Fund-Racer to help fund new equipment or provisions that will serve a positive purpose to local people.

“We’re excited by the Fund-Racer’s potential and hope it can make a difference to Sittingbourne and the surrounding areas.”

Charities, sports clubs and other good causes interested in registering for Central Park’s Fund-Racer can email info@centralpark-greyhounds.co.uk or call 01795 475547.

Doors open on the night at 5.30pm with the first race beginning approximately an hour later.