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The Demelza Lottery is your chance to win prizes whilst supporting children and families in your local community.
You could win £1,000 every Friday.
From just £1 a week, you could win £1,000 every Friday AND for just £1 extra you could also enter our Superdraw and be in with a chance of winning £25,000 in our rollover jackpot.
Last year, the Demelza lottery raised £1,874,613 thanks to your incredible support. This amount is 73% of the total proceeds after the deduction of prizes and expenses.
We are so very grateful for your support - we simply cannot do what we do without you.
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Demelza Lottery FAQs
Demelza Trading Limited is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 4802. Content on our lottery pages is not suitable for anyone under 18 years of age.
The National Gambling Helpline gives confidential information, advice and support, free of charge, for anyone affected by gambling harms in England, Scotland and Wales. You can speak with an adviser one to one over the phone on 0800 8020 133 or through live chat.
Who can enter the Demelza Lottery?
Residents of Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man or overseas cannot enter. Entrants must be:
- Over 18 years old.
- A resident of England, Scotland or Wales.
- Have a UK bank account.
How much does it cost to play?
Each entry costs £1. You can have up to six chances per draw, meaning a maximum of 12 chances if you enter both the weekly lottery and the Superdraw.
What are the types of draws?
Supporters can enter the weekly lottery and the Superdraw. You must enter the weekly lottery before you enter the Superdraw. Both draws are completed every Friday.
What prizes can I win?
In the weekly lottery there are 23 prizes, a 1st prize of £1,000, 2nd prize of £100, 3rd prize of £50 and 20 £10 winners. These prizes are won every week.
In the Superdraw, the jackpot each week is based on taking 25% of the number of entrants. This is generally around £3K and is not guaranteed each week. If a weekly prize is not won then this total rolls over to a maximum of £25K when this jackpot prize must be won.
How will I know if I’ve won?
Winners will be contacted by telephone or by post and will always be published on the Demelza website within three working days of the draw. Prizes are paid by cheque or BACS within 30 days.
What are the odds of winning prizes?
In the weekly lottery the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 1,096. In the Superdraw the odds of winning the jackpot prize are 1 in 82,251.
What happens if I don’t claim my prize?
If Demelza cannot contact you within 6 months, the prize will be returned to the charity and treated as a donation.
How do I pay?
Entrants can pay using a bank card or a cheque. Credit cards will only be accepted for payments made face-to-face. Most supporters pay by Direct Debit with payments collected on 1, 15, or 25 of each month.
Can I cancel or change my subscription?
Yes. You can cancel at any time. Demelza also reserves the right to cancel or reject entries at its discretion.
What if I think that I am gambling too much?
If you’re concerned about your gambling habits Demelza encourages you to take a break from playing, use self-exclusion options or seek support from the National Gambling Helpline.
Self-exclusion is a formal process that allows you to opt out of participating in our lottery for a minimum period of six months. During this time, we will ensure you are not contacted or entered into the draws.
What if I have a complaint or need help?
Please contact the lottery and gaming team at lottery@demelza.org.uk by phone on 01795 845222 or by post at Demelza, Rook Lane, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8DZ.
Contact us
If you would like to speak to someone about your lottery membership, please contact the lottery team at lottery@demelza.org.uk or on 01795 845222 and they will be happy to help.