Postcode Lottery Charities
At least 30% of every ticket goes to charity. In 2025 that was £236.9 million, and more than £1.8 billion has been raised for over 20,000 good causes since 2005.
The 20 Postcode Trusts
Every draw is run for one of 20 charitable trusts, each a registered Scottish charity, which pass the money on as grants:
Postcode Active Trust · Postcode Animal Trust · Postcode Care Trust · Postcode Children Trust · Postcode Community Trust · Postcode Culture Trust · Postcode Earth Trust · Postcode Education Trust · Postcode Global Trust · Postcode Green Trust · Postcode Innovation Trust · Postcode International Trust · Postcode Justice Trust · Postcode Local Trust · Postcode Neighbourhood Trust · Postcode Places Trust · Postcode Planet Trust · Postcode Society Trust · Postcode Support Trust · People’s Postcode Trust
Charities it supports
More than 120 long-term charity partners, alongside grants to local groups. Some of the largest totals:
| Charity | Raised |
|---|---|
| PDSA | £26.9m |
| Ramblers | £26.1m |
| Youth Music | £19.8m |
| Breast Cancer Now | £16.6m |
| Guide Dogs | £13m |
| Battersea | £11.4m |
| Street League | £8.8m |
| Cruyff Foundation | £5.2m |
Figures as published by the operator in 2026.
How a charity can apply
Local groups apply for grants to the Postcode Trusts through the official website. See also how it works and whether it is worth it.