Small society lotteries
Small society lotteries are lotteries promoted for the benefit of a non-commercial society.
A society is non-commercial if it is established and conducted for charitable purposes, it enables participation in or supporting of sport, athletics and cultural activities and for any other non-commercial purpose other than that of private gain.
The total value of tickets for sale for a single lottery cannot exceed £20,000. The annual value of tickets for all lotteries per year must not exceed £250,000.
If you plan to exceed either of these values, you must be licensed with the Gambling Commission.
Apply online
Apply for a Small Society Lottery Registration.
Returns
A return must be completed within 3 months of the draw taking place.
Fees and charges
Gambling Act 2005.
- grant £40
- renewal £20