Postcode Children Trust
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2014 · Edinburgh
Postcode Children Trust is a charity based in Edinburgh that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery, which raises money for good causes rather than private profit. Its current licence dates from June 2014 and allows it to sell lottery tickets both in person and through online, phone and other distance methods.
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): Postcode Children Trust can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): Postcode Children Trust can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
Questions and answers
Is Postcode Children Trust a genuine lottery?
Yes. Postcode Children Trust is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Postcode Children Trust holds Gambling Commission account number 37182. Its current licence started in June 2014.
Can I play the Postcode Children Trust lottery online?
Yes. Postcode Children 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 | June 2014 | 037182-R-318415-009 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | June 2014 | 037182-N-318416-009 |