Pay a lottery registration fee
Charity lotteries must be registered with us. A lottery is where people are required to pay to participate and prizes, including money, are allocated wholly on chance. A lottery might also be called a raffle or prize draw.
It is a criminal offence to carry out unlicensed activities and, if convicted, you could be given a £20,000 fine and a 6-month prison term.
Apply for a licence (PDF, 155.65 KB)
If your application is unsuccessful, you may appeal to a magistrates' court within 21 days of the decision.
For more information see:
- our fees page for the relevant fee
- our online Licence Register where all applications and licences are recorded
- GOV.UK for the rules about lottery registration