Small Society Lottery Factsheet

Other requirements

  • The society is required to register with the Local Authority in whose area its principal office is situated.
  • Applications must be in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State; the application form is available online and must be submitted together with the required fee. The form includes a requirement for the applicant to provide a declaration in connection with the application.
  • When a Society changes its promoter, details of the new promoter must be advised to the Licensing Department and the registration document returned for amendment.
  • The Local Authority has a duty to notify the Gambling Commission of all lottery registrations, cancellations and amendments.