Gambling - Small Society Lottery

Allows small lotteries to raise money for charitable, sporting or other purposes.

Lotteries are a form of gambling where participants pay for a chance to win one or more prizes and winners are selected purely by chance. Examples include raffles, sweepstakes and tombolas.

Further information

Further information can be obtained from the Gambling Commission website and also from the Department of Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) website.

Licence period

1 year

Fees

Application: £40
Annual fee: £20

Apply and pay online

Apply and pay for a small lottery license

Application form(s)

Small Society Lottery Application Form - revised 04.08.21.pdf158.62 KB

Small Society Lottery Application Form - Renewal - revised 04.08.21.pdf111.02 KB

Guidance notes

Small Society Lottery - Registration Guidance Notes 04.08.21.pdf89.08 KB

Small Society Lottery - Renewal Guidance Notes 04.08.21.pdf87.66 KB

Small Society Lottery Return Form (MS Word).doc35.5 KB

Small Society Lottery Return Form (PDF).pdf19.48 KB