# Gambling Commission consultation on transparency over destination of money raised for good causes

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/09/06/gambling-commission-consultation-transparency-destination-money-raised-good-causes/
- Published: 2017-09-06T08:45:07+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**The Gambling Commission is running a consultation until the end of this month 
seeking views on whether society lotteries should be more transparent about where
money raised for good causes goes.**

The [consultation](http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news-action-and-statistics/Consultations/Open-consultations/Have-your-say-on-changes-to-society-lottery-codes-of-practice.aspx)
sets out proposals for new rules for society and local authority lottery operators,
as well as external lottery managers (ELMs), with the aim of improving transparency
for society lottery players.

The [Gambling Commission’s](http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/) proposals include:

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 * Making it clear to consumers before they buy a lottery ticket exactly which society
   or charity the lottery proceeds are going to
 * Publishing how much money raised from lottery ticket sales is being returned 
   directly for the purposes of the society

The consultation also addresses what the Commission views as an ‘instant win’ and‘
low frequency lottery’, incorporates recent changes to the remote technical standards
required by online gambling businesses, as well as updates relating to changes to
regulatory data collection requirements.

Sarah Gardner, Executive Director said:

> “Society lotteries are a crucial source of income for many good causes across 
> the country, whether a hospice, air-ambulance services, community groups or other
> charitable causes. We want to improve consumer confidence in the lotteries sector
> to protect those much needed funds that benefit so many societies across the country.
> “Transparency plays a vital role in this, as ultimately consumers need to be confident
> that the money they are contributing via ticket sales is going to the people and
> organisations that needed it the most.
> “While the proposed changes will come as no surprise to the lottery sector, we
> want the wider industry and public to give their views on the proposals.”

The consultation is open for [responses](http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news-action-and-statistics/Consultations/Open-consultations/Have-your-say-on-changes-to-society-lottery-codes-of-practice.aspx)
until 30 September 2017.

 * **[St Helena Hospice launch ‘make a smile’ fundraising lottery to support local charities](https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/10/04/st-helena-hospice-launch-make-smile-fundraising-lottery-support-local-charities/)**(
   4 October 2017)
 * **[Phone-paid Services Authority launches consultation for society lottery services special conditions](https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/03/07/phone-paid-services-authority-launches-consultation-society-lottery-services-special-conditions/)**(
   7 March 2018)
 * **[MP calls for fast government action on society lottery regulation changes](https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/05/16/mps-call-fast-government-action-society-lottery-regulation-changes/)**(
   16 May 2018)

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