Andover school token competition launches with cash prize

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Readers have the chance to help schools win £1,000 towards new equipment in a community-backed competition.

The new token-collect competition gives schools the chance to win Amazon vouchers to spend on much-needed resources, with first prize worth £1,000 and second prize at £500.

Kimberley Barber, editor, said: "This is a great chance to help your local school get their hands on some cash to fund some much-needed equipment.

"It's really easy to take part, just cut out the coupon that is printed in your newspaper each week, and hand the coupons into your local school.

"We love featuring schools in our pages each week, and we are really pleased to be able to run this competition and support them further."

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The winner will be the school that collects the most tokens per pupil, giving all schools an equal opportunity regardless of size.

For example, a school with 50 pupils collecting 6,000 tokens would be ranked the same as one with 100 pupils collecting 12,000 tokens.

Tokens will be printed in the Andover Advertiser for eight weeks, starting on Friday, May 15.

All tokens must be returned to schools by Friday, July 3, 2026.

Only original tokens will be counted; photocopies will not be accepted.

Schools must be registered to take part, and collections cannot be combined between schools.

Every participating school will receive a runner-up prize that can be used as a raffle or fundraiser item.

Prizes are non-transferable, and there is no cash alternative.

Schools looking to register, or for more information, should email promotions@localiq.co.uk for details.

Full terms and conditions are available at newsquest.co.uk/prize-competition-rules.

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