A community lottery has changed hands and will now be managed by a new charity.

The Fareham Community Lottery will now be run by Community First, taking over from One Community, which set up the scheme nearly five years ago.

Councillor Connie Hockley, executive member for leisure, said: "I am delighted that Community First has agreed to take over the management of the council’s community lottery."

The lottery raises money for good causes in Fareham, with not-for-profit groups able to apply for funding of up to £4,999 for capital costs such as equipment or building improvements.

Applications can be made at any time throughout the year.

Tim Houghton, chief executive of Community First, said: "We are proud to be taking on the management of the Fareham Community Lottery and continuing the fantastic work started by One Community."

Tickets cost £1, with 40p going directly to the selected good cause and ten per cent supporting the council’s community fund.