Small Society Lottery
What is a Small Society Lottery?
The Gambling Act 2005 defines a small society lottery with the definition breaking down into two distinct areas:
Society status
The society in question must be 'non-commercial'.
Size of lottery
The total value of tickets to be put on sale per single lottery must be £20,000 or less, or the aggregate value of tickets to be put on sale for all their lotteries in a calendar year must not exceed £250,000. If the operator plans to exceed either of these values then they will be classed as a large lottery operator, and must be licensed with the Gambling Commission instead.
The promoting society of a small society lottery must, throughout the period during which the lottery is promoted, be registered with a licensing authority. The licensing authority with which a small society lottery is required to register must be in the area where their principal office is located. If a licensing authority believes that a society’s principal office is situated in another area, it should inform the society and the other authority as soon as possible.
How much does a licence cost?
| Type of application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Grant | £40 |
| Annual fee | £20 |
How do I apply for a licence?
You can download application forms below.
Further enquiries
If you would like to make an enquiry about Small Society Lottery licences, contact the Environmental Health and Licensing team.