Small society lotteries

Overview

A small society lottery is promoted on behalf of a non-commercial society. A society is non-commercial if it is established and conducted:

• for charitable purposes
• for the purpose of enabling participation in, or of supporting, sport, athletics or cultural activity, or
• for any other non-commercial purpose other than that of private gain.

Restrictions

The total value of tickets put on sale in a single lottery cannot exceed £20,000 and the aggregate value of tickets put on sale in a calendar year cannot exceed £250,000. If these limits are exceeded the lottery will be a large society lottery and a licence will be required from the Gambling Commission.

How to apply

You can apply below for a small society lottery licence. Please make sure you read our guidance first.

Small Society Lotteries Guidance (PDF, 8 KB) (opens new window)

Every Society registered with a local Licensing Authority to run Small Society Lotteries must submit a returns form following each draw.

Financial return form (Word doc, 261 KB) (opens new window)

Renewing your application

If you need to renew your application please complete the following form.

If there are any changes to the contact details for your Small Society Lottery Licence, please notify the Licensing Department by email at licensing@highpeak.gov.uk