FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Answers about playing, payments, prizes, donations and safer play.
Playing and prizes
How much does it cost to play?
Each entry costs £1 per weekly draw. You can buy up to 5 entries per draw and pay for 4, 13, 26 or 52 weeks in advance.
When is the draw?
Every Friday at 8pm. The first draw is on Friday 4 December 2026. Entries for each draw close at 11:59pm on the Wednesday before.
How are winners chosen?
Every paid-up entry is given its own unique Lucky Number. Three Lucky Numbers are drawn using an independent random number generator, in the presence of two trustees who do not play. Every draw has three winners.
How will I know if I have won?
You do not need to check or claim. We contact winners by email or phone within 3 working days of the draw. Results are also published on our Winners page and Facebook page every Saturday.
How are prizes paid?
By bank transfer within 14 days of the draw, once we have confirmed the winner's identity and age.
Can I cancel or pause?
Yes, at any time. Contact us and we will stop your entries and refund any paid weeks that have not been played.
Is it safe to pay?
Yes. We never ask for card or bank details by email or through this website. Once we receive your entry, we send you a secure payment link from our payment provider, or you can pay in person at the Sports Centre.
Who can play?
Anyone aged 18 or over who lives in the United Kingdom. Trustees who run the draw cannot take part.
Is this a donation?
No. A lottery entry is a payment to take part in a game of chance, so it is not eligible for Gift Aid. If you would like to give without playing, please see our Donate page.
Your account
How do I change my details?
Email [email protected] or phone 0141 944 7276. Please keep your contact details up to date so we can reach you if you win.
Can I buy entries for someone else?
Yes, as a gift for another adult aged 18 or over who lives in the UK, with their agreement. The entry must be in their name. You must never buy an entry for, or on behalf of, anyone under 18.
What happens when my paid weeks run out?
We email you two weeks before your last draw. Your entries simply stop unless you choose to renew — we never renew automatically.
Safer play
Why is the lottery 18+ when the law says 16?
Society lotteries can legally be played from age 16, but because our lottery is sold online we have chosen a stricter 18+ policy to better protect young people.
How do I take a break or self-exclude?
Email [email protected] or phone 0141 944 7276. You can pause for 1 week to 6 months, or self-exclude for 6 months to 5 years. See our player protection tools.
Does GAMSTOP cover this lottery?
No. GAMSTOP covers online gambling companies licensed by the Gambling Commission. Our small society lottery is not part of it, so please contact us directly to exclude yourself.
Where can I get help?
Call the free National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 (24/7) or see the full list of UK support services.
Donations
Can I add Gift Aid to my lottery entry?
No. Gift Aid can only be added to donations, not lottery entries.
How do I make a donation?
Use the form on our Donate page, or donate in person at the Sports Centre.