Donation Information
Right To Play is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity no. 1112404.
Please donate online by following the link above (through Charity Choice) or send a cheque made payable to "Right To Play UK" to:
Right To Play UK39 - 43 Brewer Street,
London,
W1F 9UD
+44 (0) 207 734 7946
Information on lotteries and raffles
A lottery is a game of chance in which tickets are sold enabling the holder to qualify for a prize or money. When an element of skill is introduced then it becomes a competition and has fewer restrictions. A raffle is just another word for lottery. There are three types of lottery:
Private Lotteries: If you hold a raffle at your workplace or club there is no need to obtain a licence and no limit on the size of the lottery. This lottery must be promoted by someone within the company and only advertised on the premises. Tickets must state the price, the name and the address of the promoter and who is eligible to participate.
Small Lotteries: When a raffle is not the main focus but part of a larger event, a licence is not required. There must be no cash prizes, and the ticket sales and announcement of results must be carried out during the event. No more than £250 must be spent on prizes although there is no limit on the value of donated prizes.
Public Lotteries: If you hold a larger raffle that is open to members of the public, the raffle must be registered with the local authority. A named promoter should be nominated to take responsibility for the raffle . Every ticket must be the same price. If ticket sales exceed £20,000 you must register with the Gaming Board. (www.gbgb.org.uk).
