Back in Time for Bed launches Christmas raffle for Reuben's Retreat 

Back in Time for Bed (BITFB) is attempting to raise £2,000 to sponsor Reuben’s Retreat’s Santa’s grotto in its third annual ‘Big Christmas Raffle’.

The money will allow 500 children to enjoy a meet-and-greet with Father Christmas over the festive period. They will also be given a teddy bear and chocolate selection box.

Tickets to the Big Christmas Raffle are £10 each with prizes donated by supporters from across the travel, hospitality and lifestyle sectors including:

• O2 Arena hospitality tickets
• Afternoon teas
• Five-star hotel stays
• Luxury hampers
• Cases of wine
• Family days out
• Hotel lounges and parking packages

The raffle, which has a total of 25 prizes, will take place in a live draw on Facebook on December 22.

Back in Time for Bed was founded by Vicky Billing, director of trade and partnerships UK and Ireland at Riviera Travel, and Anna Perrott, chief commercial officer at Panache Cruises. The group formed a parent board last year to support its next stage of growth.

Perrott said: “This is our third year running the Big Christmas Raffle and every year the generosity of our travel family amazes us.

“We are incredibly proud to be sponsoring Reuben’s Retreat’s Santa’s grotto. Christmas can be a tough time for so many families, and this small moment of magic can mean the world. Thank you to everyone donating prizes, buying tickets and helping us hit our fundraising target – it truly makes a difference.”

Tickets are available now via JustGiving, with all funds going directly towards the grotto sponsorship.