How it works
From registration to the draw
Everything about the lottery, step by step. No surprises and no small print.
- I
Register
Fill in the form on our Online Lottery page. Choose up to 5 entries a draw and, if you like, a lower personal limit.
- II
Age and identity check
We check that you are 18 or over and live in Great Britain before we take any money. If an electronic check is not possible, we will ask for photo ID.
- III
Pay securely
We email you a secure link to pay by debit card or set up a Direct Debit of £1 per entry per month. Credit cards are never accepted.
- IV
Receive your numbers
Each entry gets its own six-digit number. Your numbers stay the same every month for as long as you play.
- V
The monthly draw
On the last Friday of the month at 12:00 noon, three winning numbers are chosen by a random number generator, witnessed by at least two people who are not playing.
- VI
Results and prizes
Winners are emailed within 2 working days and paid by bank transfer within 14 days. Results go on our Winners & Results page.
- VII
Change or stop at any time
Lower your limit, take a break or cancel by emailing us. Self-exclusion is available for 6 months, 1 year or 5 years.
Where every £1 goes
£1
Your entry
50p
Talks, online lectures and school visits
40p
Prize fund
10p
Payment fees and running costs
After each year we publish how much the lottery raised and how it was spent, alongside the charity's accounts filed with OSCR.