Postcode Education Trust
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2016 · Edinburgh
Postcode Education Trust is a charity based in Edinburgh that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery, which means it runs lotteries to raise money for good causes rather than private profit. It can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in person, and its current licence dates from June 2016.
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 Education Trust can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): Postcode Education 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 Postcode Education Trust:
Questions and answers
Is Postcode Education Trust a genuine lottery?
Yes. Postcode Education Trust is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Postcode Education Trust holds Gambling Commission account number 45323. Its current licence started in June 2016.
Can I play the Postcode Education Trust lottery online?
Yes. Postcode Education 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 2016 | 045323-R-324063-009 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | June 2016 | 045323-N-324064-009 |