Play the Hugs Lottery
♡ Play Now ♡The Hugs Foundation Lottery
Your chance to win, their chance to heal!
For just £1 per week you can take part in The Hugs Foundation charity lottery, a fantastic way to support the work we do.
By playing our lottery you are helping animals and children to heal, grow and thrive.
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How our lottery works
- Each chance in our weekly draw costs just £1.
- Each lottery player is allocated with a unique six-digit lottery number, which will remain yours for as long as you wish to keep playing.
- You’ll receive your lottery numbers in the post or by email, and we’ll let you know when you will start playing.
- Winners have to match 3, 4, 5 or all 6 digits of the winning number in the correct place in the sequence.
- Every Friday when the draw takes place the winning numbers are drawn at random.
- The lucky winners are sent their prizes automatically, so if you win there is no need for you to claim.
- You can gift your friends and family the chance to win with a lottery e-voucher – https://hugsfoundation.unitypayments.co.uk/buyVoucher.
The The Hugs Foundation lottery is a number match game. We generate a random 6-digit winning number sequence. If your digits are in same positions as the digits in the winning number sequence, you win a prize!
For example, if the winning number sequence was 123456, the lottery number 163057 would be a 3-digit winning match; because 3 digits are positioned in the same place in the sequence.
3 digit match = 5 entries into the next draw
4 digit match = £25
5 digit match = £1,000
6 digit match = £25,000
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the odds of winning a prize?
Each £1 entry has a 1 in 63 chance of winning one of four fantastic prizes. Every entry in Unity has an equal chance of winning, no matter which charity is being supported or how many players that good cause has in their lottery.
Where does the money go?
For every £1 played, at least 50p goes directly to the respective cause as profit. The other 50p is split between the prize pot and administration costs.
Can you guarantee the lottery is fair?
Yes, every entry has an equal chance of winning, and the winning numbers are drawn at random.
Can I choose my own lottery numbers?
No. Your lottery number is randomly allocated when you sign up and stays with you for the duration of your membership in the The Hugs Foundation lottery. Once you have entered, you will be sent confirmation of your unique lottery number by post.
Can I have more than one entry?
Yes. Each £1 lottery entry grants you 1 ‘chance’ to win a prize. In accordance with our commitment to responsible gambling, however, we allow a maximum of 20 chances for each Friday draw.
How old do I have to be to enter?
The minimum age to enter the The Hugs Foundation lottery is 18.
What are the The Hugs Foundation lottery rules?
You can view our lottery rules here. The purpose of these rules is to ensure that you are informed about the terms of playing the The Hugs Foundation lottery and to promote responsible gambling.
What is the Unity Lottery?
The Unity Lottery is a lottery platform which charities of all shapes and sizes can use to run their own fundraising lotteries. The Unity Lottery platform is administered by Sterling Management Centre Limited, a licensed External Lottery Manager (ELM) by the Gambling Commission.
Why am I receiving letters from Unity Lottery and not The Hugs Foundation?
The Unity Lottery platform is what The Hugs Foundation uses to run the lottery. As all lottery administration is handled by Sterling Management Centre Limited, who provide the Unity Lottery platform, all lottery communications come from them.
How do I enter the The Hugs Foundation lottery?
You can Enter online using Direct Debit or debit card payment or Download a PDF form to print out and post with your Cheque payment to our Freepost address. You can also use the PDF form to join by Direct Debit or debit card payment. If you need help with joining our lottery please call 0370 050 9240.
Why is the Direct Debit £4.34 per month and not £4.00?
The monthly cost breakdown of £4.34 for playing the lottery is based on paying £1 per week over a 52-week year. Direct Debits for this amount are collected once a month and sometimes there will be five weeks in a month, so the additional 34p is to build up credit to cover the fifth week in these instances.
Where do I find the winning numbers?
The winning numbers are available every Friday afternoon at www.UnityLottery.co.uk
How do I cancel my membership?
If you want to cancel your lottery membership, please contact our friendly helpline team on 0370 050 9240 (Lines are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) calls are charged at your local rate.
I have moved address or my name has changed, do I need to tell anyone?
Yes. If you have changed your address, it is important that you notify us, otherwise, we won’t be able to send you your winning cheque. To inform us of an address change, please contact our friendly hotline team on 0370 050 9240 (Lines are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) calls are charged at your local rate.
I would like to speak to someone about a gambling problem, can you help?
To speak to someone about a gambling problem, contact the BeGambleAware confidential helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit their website at www.gambleaware.co.uk for further information.
How do I make a complaint?
If you have any concerns, please get in touch with us on 0370 050 9240 or use our contact form, and we will endeavour to answer any queries you may have. (Lines are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) calls are charged at your local rate.
How You Can Help
Our organisation cannot survive without your kind donations