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Society Lottery Registration
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What is a lottery? A lottery is a distribution of prizes by lot or chance where there is no degree of skill involved, and the chance of winning is secured by a payment. Who needs a lottery registration? Societies wishing to raise money by means of a lottery must first register with the council. The society must be established wholly or mainly for charitable, sports or cultural activities. The total value of tickets sold in any one lottery must not exceed two million pounds or total over five million pounds in the same calendar year. If it is likely that your society will exceed this, you should apply to register with the Gambling Commission, telephone 0121 230 6500 or visit Gambling Commission - lotteries. Small lotteries exempt from registration Small lotteries which are incidental to a bazaar, sale of work, fete, dinner, dance, athletic or sporting event do not need to be registered as a society lottery, provided that the following conditions are met: - The whole proceeds of the entertainment (including the proceeds of the lottery, after deducting the expenses of the entertainment and lottery) shall be devoted to purposes other than private gain.
- None of the prizes are money prizes.
- All of the tickets or chances are sold or issued, and the result is declared during the entertainment, and on the premises.
- The lottery is not the only or substantial inducement to persons to attend the entertainment.
How to apply? Download: Application for registration of society lottery (PDF 20.6Kb) The society will need to appoint a member to be the promoter of the lottery, and will also need to appoint two members of the society, authorised by the society, to certify returns. Once these individuals have been appointed by the society, and the application form submitted to the council with the fee, the council will normally issue a registration certificate within ten days. Change of persons organising the lottery If the promoter of the lottery or either of the authorised signatories changes please advise Licensing Services. This is important as if the invoice is sent to an incorrect address the registration may lapse. Download: Change in promoter and/or persons authorised to certify returns (12.6Kb). How much does it cost? There is a registration fee which is currently £40 and an annual fee which is currently £20, payable on the first day of January each year (irrespective of when the society was first registered). These fees are set by the government and may change from time to time. Lottery returns Applicants are responsible for submitting returns to the council no later than the end of the third month after the date of the lottery. When a return is received ensure amount of proceeds used for expenses and prizes complies with legislation as set out in Small Society Lottery Registrations Guidance Notes (PDF 23.6Kb). Download: Return by promoter relating to a lottery (19.8Kb) Gambing Commission - Frequently Asked Questions If you have any queries please contact Licensing Services
St Edmundsbury Borough Council
Angel Hill
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 1XB
Tel: 01284 757111/757103
Email: licensing@stedsbc.gov..uk
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