Postcode Society Trust
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2014 · Edinburgh
Postcode Society 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. Its current licence dates from July 2014 and it can sell lottery tickets both in person and online or by phone.
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 Society Trust can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Postcode Society Trust can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Postcode Society Trust:
Questions and answers
Is Postcode Society Trust a genuine lottery?
Yes. Postcode Society Trust is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Postcode Society Trust holds Gambling Commission account number 38239. Its current licence started in July 2014.
Can I play the Postcode Society Trust lottery online?
Yes. Postcode Society 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 2014 | 038239-N-318652-012 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | July 2014 | 038239-R-318651-011 |