How much does it cost?

Play the Helen & Douglas House Lottery from just £5 per month, giving you one £1 entry into every weekly draw. You can choose to play more than one entry each week.

How does my entry help Helen & Douglas House?

Every entry helps Helen & Douglas House provide vital care, comfort and support to local children and families facing life's toughest challenges.

How does the lottery work?

Each entry has its own unique combination of six numbers between 0 and 9. Once your application has been processed, we'll confirm your details in writing and assign your lottery numbers automatically. Your numbers remain the same for as long as you play.

How do I pay?

You can join securely by Direct Debit, with payments collected monthly, quarterly, twice yearly or annually. The minimum monthly payment is £5 for one weekly entry. Payments are protected by the Direct Debit Guarantee.

How many entries can I have?

You can sign up for up to two weekly entries through the online registration form. If you'd like to play more than two entries each week, please contact us.

When is the draw?

The draw takes place every week. Your lottery numbers are automatically entered into each weekly draw while your entries remain active.

What can I win?

Match all six numbers in the correct positions to win the £25,000 jackpot. Match five numbers to win £250, four numbers to win £20, or three numbers to receive two free entries into future draws.

How are winners selected?

Prizes are awarded according to how many of your six lottery numbers match the winning combination in the correct positions. Match three or more numbers to win a prize.

How will I know if I've won?

We'll contact you directly if your lottery numbers match a winning combination. You can also check the latest winning numbers on our Results page.

The Direct Debit Guarantee

The Direct Debit Guarantee

• The Guarantee is offered by all banks and building societies that accept instructions to pay Direct Debits.
• If there are any changes to the amount, date or frequency of your Direct Debit, the organisation will notify you (normally 10 working days) in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed. If you request the organisation to collect a payment, confirmation of the amount and date will be given to you at the time of the request.
• If an error is made in the payment of your Direct Debit, by the organisation or your bank or building society, you are entitled to a full and immediate refund of the amount paid from your bank or building society.
• If you receive a refund you are not entitled to, you must pay it back when the organisation asks you to.
• You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by simply contacting your bank or building society. Written confirmation may be required. Please also notify the organisation.

Players must be aged 18 or over and physically located in Great Britain.

Legal and regulatory information

Helen & Douglas House is a Small Society Lottery registered with Oxford City Council. www.oxford.gov.uk. Licence number 26/02291/SMLOTT. You must be 18 or over to play. Underage gambling is an offence. £1 per entry. Promoter: Helen & Douglas House, 14a Magdalen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1RW. Responsible Person: Jules Foster.

Registered Charity No. 1085951.

This website is provided by our External Lottery Manager, BriteVox Limited, trading as ZenterPrize. ZenterPrize is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 57556.

Safer gambling

Please gamble responsibly. If you feel you have a problem with gambling, visit www.gambleaware.org or call the GamCare National Helpline on 0808 8020 133.

Need support with gambling? Free, confidential help is available.

England & Scotland: 0808 8020 133. Wales: 0808 2819 265.