The Arts Society Member Societies do not need a gambling license nor are they required to register a raffle with the local authority. However, there are some rules concerning raffles that should be observed:

• Proceeds from the raffle must be for the purpose of benefitting the Society only
• Tickets must only be sold by authorised Society members at a Society event and sold to Society members.
• The raffle can only be advertised or promoted at the Society's venue.
• Tickets must all be the same price and non-transferable.
• Whilst there is no limit on the value of prizes given, no more than £250 of the proceeds should be spent on them
• No money prizes should be given.
• There are no restrictions on the value of donated prizes.

In order to ensure fair play it is a good idea to have tickets drawn by a member of the audience or other attendee rather than by a committee member.

The Gambling Commission recommended that you make it clear to participants when the result of the lottery will be announced.  

If further advice is required consult the Gambling Commission website and go to the section on lotteries.