All you need to know to join

IT’S back! The Chronicle’s Wish campaign has returned for the seventh year running, with £25,000 for worthy causes across the North East.

Here’s everything you need to know if you’re thinking about entering this year.

The Chronicle’s Wish campaign is back for the seventh year running, handing out £25,000 to worthy causes across the North East.

Here’s all you need to know if you’re thinking about entering this year.

Q: Could my group benefit from Wish?

A: If you’re a not-for-profit group or organisation benefiting the Tyneside and/ or the Northumberland community, absolutely you are eligible to apply.

Q: What sort of groups take part in Wish?

A: All sorts, from sports groups to animal charities, schools to Scouts, charities to church group, Wish is the ideal way to boost the coffers with vital extra cash. Q: How does my group apply? A: Fill in the online form on chroniclelive.co.uk/wish but don’t delay because registration closes on Monday, September 25.

Q: How will I know if my group has been accepted?

A: We will confirm via email and a Wish pack will be made available for you to collect from the Chronicle offices in the Groat Market, Newcastle.

Q: When will tokens start running in the paper? A: Wednesday, October 11, with the last token appearing on Saturday, January 6. You will then have until 5pm on Tuesday, February 6 to submit them. Q: What happens if other groups collect more tokens? A: The beauty of Wish is that everyone gets something. But while there are no losers, the more tokens you collect, the bigger your group’s share of the £2a5,000 will be. Q: When will we know how much cash we’ve received? A: After all the tokens have been counted and the money allocated, we will publish all the details as to who is getting what in a special Wish supplement which will appear in The Chronicle on Tuesday, February 27.