Trust indicator
Charitable Contributions
Supports charitable causes and — as the DCMS code requires — discloses those contributions transparently.
What it is
The operation gives back through donations, dedicated charity competitions, or ongoing support for good causes — and is open about it. Common approaches include sharing a percentage of profits with a chosen charity, or running recurring weekly or monthly competitions whose ticket sales all go to the chosen charity. Where contributions are made, the DCMS Voluntary Code treats clear disclosure of how much goes to charity, and to whom, as a core obligation.
Why we track it
A real, transparent charitable commitment signals an operator invested in more than ticket revenue. It is also a core area of the DCMS Voluntary Code of Good Practice: the Code expects operators who contribute to charity to state clearly how much (or exactly how it is worked out) and which charity benefits, rather than leaving it vague.
How to earn it
- Support one or more charities or causes, and name them specifically.
- While a draw is open, state the charitable amount, or exactly how it will be worked out — for example a set donation, or a percentage of ticket sales — alongside the charity's name.
- After the draw, publish the actual amount given or pledged, again alongside the charity.
- Avoid qualifiers that hide the real figure, such as "a percentage of sales minus our costs".
This is one of several weighted indicators behind a site's letter grade (A+ to F). We don't publish the exact points or thresholds, but earning more indicators — and avoiding hostile T&C clauses — moves a site up the scale. See the full method on our How We Rate page.
Our ratings are based on publicly observable criteria and data analysis. This is not a guarantee of legitimacy, prize fulfilment, or financial security. We are not affiliated with any competition site. Always do your own research before entering competitions or spending money.