Postcode Local Trust
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2015 · Edinburgh
Postcode Local Trust is a charity based in Edinburgh that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for running a society lottery. It can sell lottery tickets to raise money for good causes, both online or by phone and in person, and its current licence dates from August 2015.
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 Local Trust can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): Postcode Local 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 Local Trust:
Questions and answers
Is Postcode Local Trust a genuine lottery?
Yes. Postcode Local Trust is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Postcode Local Trust holds Gambling Commission account number 41861. Its current licence started in August 2015.
Can I play the Postcode Local Trust lottery online?
Yes. Postcode Local 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 | August 2015 | 041861-R-322042-009 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | August 2015 | 041861-N-322043-009 |