The Power of Postcodes: A record-breaking 2024

The Postcode Lottery Group had a record 2024, marking a standout year of growth and vital support for charities.

€969 million for charities in 2024
Players in postcodes across the Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, Germany and Norway raised €969 million for hundreds of charities and thousands of good causes making a difference in neighbourhoods – €65 million more than in 2023.

Turnover of €2.7 billion - up by 7.7% year-on-year
Ticket sales increased by 7.7%, driving a combined turnover of €2.7 billion across all Postcode Lotteries. It was also a record year for Postcode Lottery winners, with millions of players sharing a record €1 billion in prizes and gifts.

Postcode Lottery funding is strengthening communities, protecting nature, investing in culture, improving health and well-being and safeguarding human rights, particularly the rights of women and girls.

Sigrid van Aken, CEO, Postcode Lottery Group, said: “2024 was an outstanding year for the Postcode Lottery Group.

"We are proud of what we achieved together with our millions of players and charity partners. Thanks to their support, we raised a record €969 million for charities, locally and globally.

"Our long-term, flexible funding gives charities the freedom to create lasting impact – Strengthening civil society and helping build a better world for everyone.”

Read more about how every postcode has the power to change lives and our impact in 2024: Postcode Lottery Group's impact in 2024.