Solicitor’s windfall underscores community scheme’s business support
Jennifer Prysiaznyj, a director and head of residential conveyancing at WHN Solicitors, has been named the latest winner of the Made in Bury weekly community draw, securing a £2,000 prize. A long-standing supporter of the initiative — she holds ticket number 21174 and has been in the pot since December 2018 — Ms Prysiaznyj said the money will go towards a planned trip to Kraków to mark her husband David’s 60th birthday later this year.
The draw, run on a not-for-profit basis, directs proceeds into practical help for new and early-stage ventures in the borough, including access to training and interest-free loans. Organisers say that by entering, participants not only stand a chance of a midweek cash boost but also contribute to a pipeline of local enterprise support.
“We’re especially delighted to see this prize go to someone from WHN Solicitors, one of our fantastic Accredited Draw Supporters,” a spokesperson said. “They’ve already got a trip to Kraków booked, so this unexpected £2,000 will make for some brilliant extra spending money while they’re away.”
Limited tickets and weekly chances to win
The scheme caps sales at 2,400 tickets, with entries priced at £2 per ticket per week. A winner is drawn every Wednesday, according to organisers, with the headline sum set at £2,000. Ms Prysiaznyj’s win is the latest in a sequence of weekly awards that shine a light on participants from businesses and community supporters across the borough.
| Draw detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Top prize | £2,000 weekly |
| Tickets available | 2,400 (capped) |
| Ticket price | £2 per week |
| Draw day | Wednesday |
How the draw feeds Bury’s start-up ecosystem
Beyond the headline cheques, the initiative acts as a steady revenue stream for business support in Bury. Funds raised are channelled into training and no-interest lending to local start-ups, an approach designed to lower the barrier to entry for residents embarking on new ventures. While individual awardees enjoy a personal windfall, the model seeks to recycle the collective contributions of ticket-holders into a broader base of economic activity in the town.
WHN Solicitors, noted locally for property conveyancing and client service, is cited by the organisers as an Accredited Draw Supporter. Ms Prysiaznyj’s participation since 2018 underlines how established firms are engaging with the scheme, joining a pool of entrants that spans businesses and residents alike.
Practical information for readers
For those considering taking part, organisers list several points of note:
- Sales are limited to protect the odds, with only 2,400 numbers in circulation.
- Entry costs £2 per ticket per week, with one £2,000 prize drawn each Wednesday.
- All proceeds, after prizes and administration, go to a not-for-profit pot supporting Bury start-ups through training and interest-free loans.
Further details and ticket purchases are available at www.draw.madeinbury.co.uk. Enquiries can be made by phone on 079681 53503 or via email at weeklydraw@madeinbury.co.uk.
Local impact and accountability
With the cost of starting a business rising, access to affordable finance and skills development remains central to the success of would-be founders. By positioning itself as a community-backed funding mechanism, the Made in Bury draw provides an alternative route for early-stage support in a town where traditional lending can be limited. Accountability will rest on the continued transparency of how funds are distributed to training and loans, and how those interventions translate into sustained local jobs and enterprise growth.
For this week’s winner, the £2,000 will add a flourish to a family milestone. For the wider community, each ticket sold helps sustain a pot aimed at giving Bury’s next generation of businesses a foothold — a reminder that small contributions can aggregate into meaningful local economic support.
