Small society lotteries

A lottery is a game of chance involving no skill on the part of the player. Lottery tickets are brought for an equal price and each ticket has an equal chance of winning.

Lotteries must be carried out according to strict rules on:

• where and how tickets are sold
• the value of prizes that may be offered
• the amount of money that can be collected
• Proceeds must not exceed £20,000 for a single draw. Total proceeds from lotteries must not exceed £250,000 in any one year. The maximum prize is £25,000

At least 20% of the gross proceeds of each lottery must be applied to the purposes of the society.

Up to 80% of the gross proceeds of each lottery may be divided between prizes and expenses. There are other rules that must also be followed.

The society must inform us of the amounts raised and spent on expenses within three months of the lottery draw.

You can complete a promoter returns form and email it to licensing@harrow.gov.uk. For more information see the Gambling Commission.

Lotteries must be carried out by non-commercial societies. They must be based in the borough and support local initiatives. Examples include sports, cultural activities, or charities.

The society must appoint a promoter for the lottery in writing.

You will need a MyHarrow account to apply for a licence in Harrow. If you do not have an account or this is your first time using this new service:

• you will need to create or sign in to your account
• then return to this page and whilst signed in, you can continue to apply for the application below.

To submit a renewal application, you will need to register for a MyHarrow account and add your licence to your account.

• How to add your licence to your account: Check your email for a message from noreply@harrow.gov.uk requesting you to add your licence. Follow the instructions in the email to complete the process.
• Didn’t Receive the email? Please check your junk and spam folder. If you still can’t locate the email, complete a licence enquiry to update your information and request the email.