United Kingdom

Postcode Lottery launched in 2005. Since then, millions of players have raised over £1.7 billion for thousands of charities and good causes of all shapes and sizes.

Players of Postcode Lottery play with their postcode and pay a monthly subscription to be entered into 20 monthly draws. Winning postcodes are announced every day of the month. The funds raised are awarded to charities and good causes by one of 20 independent, grant-giving Postcode Trusts.

Every ticket sold contributes directly to supporting amazing causes, so our players can feel great knowing they are making a difference every day.

Postcode Lottery Limited
28 Charlotte Square
Edinburgh, EH2 4ET
United Kingdom
+44 (0)131 554 87 94
info@postcodelottery.co.uk
www.postcodelottery.co.uk

Postcode Lottery format

The postcode is the basis of the lottery number.

Results & key success factors

Every day neighbours in postcodes across England, Scotland and Wales celebrate a win with Postcode Lottery. Prizes usually range from £15 right up to a share of the multi-million-pound Postcode Millions prize.

Here are some of the prizes a monthly subscription offers players the chance to win:

Every day £1,000 is won for every ticket in 20 winning postcodes
Every Saturday £1 million is shared by one lucky postcode. There’s also a share of £1 million for local charities in the winning areas each month
Every month, except April and December draws when our Postcode Millions prize takes place, every ticket in one winning postcode will win a guaranteed £250,000

More on the prizes players can win.

Raising funds for good causes

Postcode Lottery exists to raise funds for people and planet and increase awareness of the work of charities and good causes. Postcode Lottery manages charity lotteries for 20 Postcode Trusts. Read more about the charities supported by our players.

The Postcode Trusts

20 Postcode Trusts

Our year in numbers: 2025

£734.8 million	ticket sales
5.2 million	subscriptions
£293.9 million	to players
£236.9 million	to charity partners
126	long-term charity partners, with more than 18,000 good causes supported
£1.7 billion	raised for charity partners since 2005

Find the most recent annual report and allocations in the newsroom.

£236.9
million

raised in 2025

£1.7 billion for thousands of charities & good causes

Postcode Lottery ambassadors

Postcode Lottery has a number of celebrity ambassadors. Judie McCourt, Danyl Johnson and Matt Johnson visit Postcode Lottery winners to present them with their cheques, host Postcode Million events and take part in Postcode Lottery advertising campaigns.

Danyl Johnson
Street Prize Ambassador
“I’ve met so many lovely winners. Seeing their reactions when they receive their cheques never fails to bring a smile to my face.”
Judie McCourt
Street Prize Ambassador
“Whatever door I’m knocking, meeting our players is wonderful. It’s also an opportunity to remind them of the incredible things that charities are achieving each day.”
Matt Johnson
Street Prize Ambassador
“It’s thanks to our wonderful players that so many charities and good causes have received important funding, allowing them to continue their vital work”

Regulation Postcode Lottery

Postcode Lottery - the trading name of Postcode Lottery Ltd - is an external lottery manager which manages charity Lotteries on behalf of 20 Postcode Trusts.

It is regulated by the Gambling Commission under licences 000-000829-N-102511 and Number: 000-000829-R-102513. Click here for further information, and to read the rules in full.

Responsible Play

The Lottery wants to provide players and consumers with clear information so that they make an informed decision to play in our lotteries. The lottery also prevents participation by minors, and commits to responsible marketing activities and compliance with advertising codes.

Managing Directors

Postcode Lottery is led by Managing Directors Clara Govier and David Pullan.