The lottery
How much does it cost?
£1 per entry per monthly draw, up to 5 entries per person.
When are the draws?
On the last Friday of each month at 12:00 noon UK time, once our registration is confirmed.
What are the odds?
3 prizes divided by the number of entries. With 500 entries, about 1 in 167 of winning any prize.
How old do I have to be?
18 or over. We check every player's age before taking payment.
Is the lottery regulated?
Yes. It is a small society lottery under the Gambling Act 2005, being registered with Aberdeen City Council. No tickets are sold until registration is confirmed.
Is GAMSTOP linked to this lottery?
No. GAMSTOP does not cover small society draw lotteries. We run our own self-exclusion for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
Donations
Is a donation an entry to the lottery?
No. Donations and lottery entries are completely separate.
Can I Gift Aid my lottery entry?
No. Gift Aid can only be claimed on donations, not on lottery tickets.
The charity
Who runs the charity?
A board of volunteer trustees. We have no paid staff.
Where are your talks held?
On the King's College campus of the University of Aberdeen, and online.
Can I see your accounts?
Yes. They are filed with OSCR, and you can ask us for a copy at any time.