Welcome to The Lotteries Council Website

From 1 September 2007 the Gambling Commission took on new responsibilities and powers under the Gambling Act 2005.
To obtain a licence under the Act, operators must demonstrate they will meet tough new laws.

Join the Lotteries Council to get the help you need!

How to join

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Do you run a lottery, or are you considering setting one up as part of your fundraising programme? The Lotteries Council is the association to help you!

If this is your first visit to our website you will find wealth of helpful hints and tips for all things lottery related; please take a good look around.

To experience the full range of benefits that the Lotteries Council delivers you will need to be a member, with access to our exclusive Members Section. The Council welcomes applications for membership from every organisation or individual with a genuine and legitimate interest in society lotteries, whether as a society, lottery professional or supplier to the industry.

Formed over thirty years ago by volunteers with a passion for lottery fundraising, the Council today continues to draw almost entirely upon voluntary contributions from individuals working in the industry. The ethos of service to others remains a key component in the way we work.

The activities of our members include such activities as:

• Draws
• Raffles
• Sweepstakes
• Scratch cards
• Door to door collections
• Internet

Over the years the Council has proved to be a highly effective forum for

• Technical Knowledge
• Legal Guidance
• Practical Advice

for all its members, who today number 170 societies, and include representatives of all major sports, charities, printers and suppliers.

We share information and expertise through bulletins, our website, regular regional meetings and at an annual conference.

Membership for a full year currently costs £175 per Society, representing real value for the access it gives to such a wide range of benefits and in-depth knowledge.

You will find a membership application form here or email our executive officer, tina@lotteriescouncil.org.uk

It is in all our interests to present a strong and unified voice for lottery fundraising. Join us today on the Lotteries Council.