Sarah Lewis: £10,000 cash meant our first family holiday in five years

Winning £10,000 tax-free cash did not feel real until the bank transfer landed. We had been putting off a proper family holiday for years, always finding a reason to wait.

I entered the cash competition on my phone during lunch, got the skill answer right, and forgot about it until the live draw that Sunday.

When my name appeared, I screamed — politely — and then immediately checked the email Clear Competitions sent. Everything was documented: draw time, ticket reference, and what to expect next.

Forty-eight hours later the funds were in my account. We booked flights, paid for accommodation upfront, and finally took the kids somewhere sunny without borrowing.

For anyone wondering whether cash prizes are paid, mine was. Transparent draw, fast payout, and a team that answered every question I had along the way.