Postcode Support Trust
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2015 · Edinburgh
Postcode Support 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 September 2015 and lets it sell lottery tickets online, by phone, on paper and face to face.
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 Support Trust can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): Postcode Support 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 Support Trust:
Questions and answers
Is Postcode Support Trust a genuine lottery?
Yes. Postcode Support Trust is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Postcode Support Trust holds Gambling Commission account number 43065. Its current licence started in September 2015.
Can I play the Postcode Support Trust lottery online?
Yes. Postcode Support 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 | September 2015 | 043065-R-322111-007 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | September 2015 | 043065-N-322112-007 |