People's Postcode Trust
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Edinburgh
People's Postcode Trust is a charity based in Edinburgh that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery. It runs lotteries that raise money for good causes, and its current licence dates from March 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in person.
What the licence covers
A society lottery raises money for the purposes of the society that runs it, for example a charity, a sports club or a community group. It is not run for private profit. Larger society lotteries need a licence from the Gambling Commission.
- Society Lottery (Remote): People's Postcode Trust can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): People's Postcode Trust can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for People's Postcode Trust:
Questions and answers
Is People's Postcode Trust a genuine lottery?
Yes. People's Postcode Trust is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. People's Postcode Trust holds Gambling Commission account number 18971. Its current licence started in March 2009.
Can I play the People's Postcode Trust lottery online?
Yes. People's Postcode Trust holds a remote society lottery licence, so it can sell tickets online and by phone, and a non-remote licence for tickets sold in person.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | March 2009 | 018971-R-302358-017 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | March 2009 | 018971-N-302359-017 |