Postcode Neighbourhood Trust
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2019 · Edinburgh
Postcode Neighbourhood Trust is a charity based in Edinburgh that runs a society lottery to raise money for good causes rather than private profit. It can sell lottery tickets in person, such as face to face or on paper, and also online or by phone, and its current licence dates from July 2019.
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 (Non-Remote): Postcode Neighbourhood Trust can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Postcode Neighbourhood Trust can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Postcode Neighbourhood Trust a genuine lottery?
Yes. Postcode Neighbourhood Trust is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Postcode Neighbourhood Trust holds Gambling Commission account number 54499. Its current licence started in July 2019.
Can I play the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust lottery online?
Yes. Postcode Neighbourhood 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 | Non-Remote | Active | July 2019 | 054499-N-330877-004 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | July 2019 | 054499-R-330876-003 |