IT'S A grand lottery that can make a difference to a child's life as well as your own.

The Children's Trust is launching a new weekly lottery with the winner scooping the top prize of £1,000.

Players do not even have to remember to check their own tickets, as the Trust will contact you if you are a lucky winner.

The Trust set up its own lottery to provide the national charity with a regular flow of income to continue its work caring for children with multiple disabilities and complex health needs.

Liz Haigh-Reeve, director of fundraising, said: "It provides a steady and reliable source of income, enabling us to plan for the future and give the children at the Trust even more opportunities to get the most out of life."