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A few helpful answers

Good to know.

The lottery figures are an illustrative proposal. Online entry is closed. For anything else, visit our contact page.

01How much is an entry?

The price per entry is £1.

02Who can take part?

Entrants must be 18 or over and live in Great Britain: England, Scotland or Wales. Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands are excluded.

03How do I enter?

Start on the Play now page. Online sign-up is not open yet. Payment methods: Bank transfer or cheque; credit cards are not accepted. Entry cap: 10 entries per person per draw.

04When are draws held and how do winners hear?

Draws: Weekly, each Friday at 7pm, UK time. Winner notification: Winners are contacted by email, phone or post using their membership details. Payment: Bank transfer to the verified entrant or a cheque in their name, normally within 28 days of verification.

05What are my chances of winning?

Odds of winning any prize: 1 in 62.5 at 500 paid entries (2026 illustrative plan). A lottery is gambling and a win is never certain.

06How much goes to the choir?

Of each £1, the cause receives 50p, prizes receive 40p and costs are 10p. Annual proceeds: [Annual lottery proceeds and reporting year].

07Does Gift Aid apply to lottery entries?

No. A lottery entry is not a donation, so Gift Aid does not apply.

08How will I receive my lottery numbers?

An email or postal confirmation provides your unique game numbers before the first draw covered by your payment

09How do I change my details or cancel?

Email info@glasgowislaygaelicchoir.org or write to the charity to cancel future entries; cancel any recurring bank instruction with your bank as well. Contact: info@glasgowislaygaelicchoir.org.

10Can I take a break or self-exclude?

You can request a break using the lottery contact route. Request exclusion by email or post for six months to five years; rejoining requires a fresh request after the exclusion ends and a 24-hour cooling-off period. Read the safer gambling policy for support.

11Who can I contact?

Lottery enquiries: info@glasgowislaygaelicchoir.org. Include your membership number if you have one. Never email bank or card details.

12Can I support the choir without playing?

Yes. Playing is optional. Visit the choir’s main website to explore its music and activities.