Postcode Places Trust
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2019 · Edinburgh
Postcode Places Trust is a charity based in Edinburgh that holds a society lottery licence from the UK Gambling Commission. It runs lotteries to raise money for good causes and its current licence dates from July 2019, allowing it to sell tickets both online and by phone and also in person, such as face to face or on paper.
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 Places Trust can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): Postcode Places Trust can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
Questions and answers
Is Postcode Places Trust a genuine lottery?
Yes. Postcode Places Trust is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Postcode Places Trust holds Gambling Commission account number 54500. Its current licence started in July 2019.
Can I play the Postcode Places Trust lottery online?
Yes. Postcode Places 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 | July 2019 | 054500-R-330874-005 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | July 2019 | 054500-N-330875-005 |