Lottery Returns

When a lottery has been held, the promoter must complete and send a return form to the Council, not later than the end of the third month after the date of the lottery. The return must be certified by two members of the society, (other than the promoter) being persons 18 years old or over appointed in writing by the society's governing body. Return forms will be sent to each society with their registration certificate. Further forms may be obtained from the Council and are known as a Statement of Accounts and it must be returned to the City Council within three months of the lottery taking place.

The Council's authorised Licensing Officer's may require that a society allows them to inspect and take copies of any documents or information, relating to a lottery promoted on behalf of the society, and give them such assistance as they may require to enable them to inspect and check the operation of any computer and any associated apparatus or material that is or has been used in connection with the keeping of information.

Further Information

Copies of the Gambling Act 2005 and the Small Society Lotteries (Registration of Non Commercial Societies) Regulations 2007 and other legislation mentioned here may be obtained from Her Majesty's Stationery Office.

For further information:

• Contact: Licensing Section
• Address: Legal & Democratic Services, Civic Centre, Carlisle, CA3 8QG
• Telephone: (01228) 817523
• Email: Licensing@carlisle.gov.uk
• Fax: (01228) 817023