People's Postcode Lottery

Charities don’t stop just because it’s Christmas. And many of their services are more in demand than any other time of year. That’s why we’ve awarded six charities with an additional £2.2 million in funding raised by People's Postcode Lottery players. Trussell, Mind, Hospice UK, Young Lives vs Cancer, RSPCA and Scottish SPCA are already supported by players. And this December the extra support will help deliver a happier Christmas for those most in need, bringing the funding total for all six charities in 2024 to £7 million. Watch the moment the surprise news was delivered to the organisations by our ambassador Matt Johnson.

We were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester to our Edinburgh office yesterday to celebrate 15 years of support for the charity Missing People.   The Duchess, who is Royal Patron of Missing People, met with the family of Allan Bryant, who has been missing since 2013.   Allan Bryant snr, Allan’s dad, said: "The support from Missing People has been a beacon of hope for my family during the darkest times. Their dedication and the support from players of People's Postcode Lottery enables support that gives invaluable comfort. I am profoundly grateful to everyone who plays People’s Postcode Lottery."   Our players have raised nearly £12 million for Missing People, allowing the charity to be there for the missing and those who love them, in Scotland and across the whole of the UK. 

At People's Postcode Lottery we’re known for surprising winners on their doorsteps.   Did you know that throughout the year we open our own door and welcome lots of our charity partners into our office in Edinburgh?   It’s an important opportunity for our team to learn more about the positive impact money raised by our players is having.   In 2024, we welcomed British Red Cross, Movember, The Scouts, Scottish SPCA, Reprieve and Humanity & Inclusion to name a few.   Together we make a difference. And thanks to our incredible players, over £1.4 billion has now been raised for good causes. #greatjobsbetterworld

Last December, the seaside town of Canvey Island experienced an extraordinary event when hundreds of neighbours shared a £17.3 million People's Postcode Lottery prize just ahead of Christmas. Now you can watch the impact this epic win had on the community in the documentary ‘The Essex Island That Won the Lottery’. The film follows the heartwarming stories of winners like Beryl, who generously donates a chunk of her winnings to the local OAP club, and her best friend Sheila, whose £800,000 win means she can adapt her home to help accommodate living with multiple sclerosis. Available to watch now on ITVX.

Mike was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he was just 48 years old, having lost his dad and both his grandfathers to the disease.    After treatment and surgery he is now in remission and says early detection was crucial in helping to save his life.    Now he is joining forces with men’s health charity Movember and sharing his story to highlight the importance of early diagnosis.    Over the next three years, £900,000 raised by players of People's Postcode Lottery will support Movember’s research into prostate cancer and improving men’s health outcomes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewtbXhvY

Player's of People's Postcode Lottery have raised an incredible £5 million for our wildlife conservation charity 💚 🌍 From right here in Scotland, to the wetlands of Brazil and forests of East Africa, players are protecting endangered wildlife around the world.

Sporting legend Frank Bruno MBE is making a powerful impact out of the ring. He’s championing mental health through The Frank Bruno Foundation, providing vital support and hope to those who need it. With a healthy-body, healthy-mind ethos, the foundation’s gym offers a safe space for people to share their own experiences, attend wellbeing workshops and take part in non-contact boxing sessions. Frank Bruno said: "Everyone that comes through here, they leave with a smile on their face. It's a big achievement just to come through the door for a lot of people." Players of People's Postcode Lottery have raised £50,000 for the charity and its work to knock out the stigma around mental health.

It was the £17.3 million question of 2023 ... 'Is your door in the draw?' Our TV ad racked up FIVE Media Week Awards at last night's ceremony, including golds in three categories! This ad campaign was a true collaborative effort with our friends at the7stars, the broadcasters, the celebrities, the programmes and everyone involved.

Our players have now raised more than £1.4 billion for charities and good causes.    And we say a heartfelt thank you to them in our latest ad, starring Ellie Goulding and Tom Allen.    If you haven't already, then watch it now 👇

Our players have now raised more than £1.4 billion for charities and good causes.    And we say a heartfelt thank you to them in our latest ad, starring Ellie Goulding and Tom Allen.    If you haven't already, then watch it now 👇