Charity Lotteries Annual Sales Limits 2024-02-22
2024-02-22
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The annual sales limits for charity lotteries are under scrutiny. The question focuses on the impact of these limits in remote areas where raising funds is particularly challenging.
If she will take steps to remove annual sales limits on charity lotteries, highlighting that some £432,000 has been awarded as community grants and requesting that the unique circumstances of remote regions be considered.
The limits for society lotteries allow them to raise funding but remain distinct from other forms of gambling and the national lottery. Research is being commissioned on this area, which will be reviewed by the end of the year.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific commitment or timeline to remove/review sales limits based on research findings
Commissioning Independent Research
Lack Of Data
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Q2
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The People's Postcode Lottery operates in Spen Valley, supporting various local organisations. The current annual sales limit restricts the lottery's capacity to fund more community projects.
The People's Postcode Lottery funds several notable local organisations but is restricted by annual sales limits. Why do casinos and bookies not face such limitations while charity lotteries do, given their lower risk profile?
Recognising the value of society lotteries to charities and having worked with the Gambling Commission to support the People's Postcode Lottery's growth within its network, independent research is being commissioned to understand potential harms and effects on the national lottery before making decisions.
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Providing a specific explanation for differential regulation of charity lotteries compared to other gambling forms
Commissioning Independent Research
Lack Of Data
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Q3
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In remote constituencies like Caithness, charities face difficulties raising funds through charity lotteries due to annual sales limits.
Acknowledging the current £432,000 awarded as community grants and requesting that the unique challenges faced by remote regions be considered in future decisions on sales limit adjustments.
Recognising the contribution society lotteries make to charities, especially in rural areas and committing to considering evidence on all issues related to these lotteries.
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Assessment & feedback
Concrete commitment to include remote regions' needs when reviewing or adjusting sales limits
Wanting Decisions Based On Evidence
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