How do I play the Weekly Lottery?
Simply choose the number of chances you'd like per week (from one chance costing £1 per week up to a maximum of five chances costing £5 per week). Then fill in the online entry form to set up your Direct Debit, or alternatively download and print our printable Direct Debit form (Word, 304K) and post it back to us.
We will send you a player's pack within 14 days of receipt of your entry. Your pack will confirm the date of the first draw in which you are entered, details of your unique draw number(s) and a copy of the rules. Please keep your pack in a safe place for your records.
You can take part in the Weekly Lottery for as many weeks as you wish. If you want to cancel at any time all you need to do is get in touch with us or your bank.
If you have any questions, please email us at RNIB@weeklylottery.org.uk, call us on 0845 6016 936 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or write to us at:
The Woods Group Limited
Bumpers Way
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN14 6NG.
Will I get a lottery number?
Yes, we will send you your unique lottery number in the post shortly after you sign up. This is your number for every week you take part in our Weekly Lottery.
How often does the Weekly Lottery draw take place?
The Weekly Lottery takes place every week, on a Friday.
How will I know if I've won a Weekly Lottery prize?
If you are a prize winner you'll receive a letter from us within 14 days of the draw. The list of winners will be published on our website the next working day after the draw.
How do you pay me my Weekly Lottery winnings?
We will pay your winnings directly into your account or send you a cheque.
How many winners are there every week?
There are fifty prizes every week. The first prize is £1,000, second prize is £250, then three winners will receive £100 and 45 winners will receive £10. Find out if you are a winner.
Every quarter there is a Super Draw when just the first prize increases to £3,500. The overall prize fund is £2,000 every week which rises to £4,500 on Super Draw weeks.
How do I cancel my Weekly Lottery Direct Debit?
You can cancel at any time by contacting either us or your bank directly.
You can email us at
RNIB@weeklylottery.org.uk, call us on
0845 6016 936 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or write to us at:
The Woods Group Limited
Bumpers Way
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN14 6NG.
How do I increase my number of weekly chances?
To increase the number of chances you have, please contact us directly. You have the opportunity to have up to a maximum of five chances every week, at a cost of £5 per week. You'll find all the details you need on the online entry form.
If you have any questions, please email us at RNIB@weeklylottery.org.uk, call us on 0845 6016 936 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) or write to us at:
The Woods Group Limited
Bumpers Way
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN14 6NG.
Can I pay for a fixed period of time?
The Weekly Lottery involves a simple monthly Direct Debit payment. We don't accept payments or cheques for a fixed period of time, but you can of course set up and cancel your Direct Debit at any time. If you wish, you can also pay for your Weekly Lottery with a quarterly or annual Direct Debit payment.
How does the Super Draw work?
For one week each quarter we run a Super Draw where we put the first prize up to £3,500 for that draw only. The Super Draw takes place on the first Friday of March, June, September and December (or the nearest working day if it falls on a bank holiday).
It doesn't matter how long you've been playing the Weekly Lottery, you will still qualify to take part in the Super Draw.
Who runs the Weekly Lottery?
The Weekly Lottery is run and administered by:
Woods Group Ltd
Bumpers Way
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN14 6NG.
Why is my monthly cost £4.34?
If you pay for one chance a week, the monthly cost breakdown is £4.34 for playing the Weekly Lottery. This is based on paying £1 per week over a 52 week year. Your Direct Debit will only be collected once a month. Sometimes there are five weeks in a month and the additional £0.34p is to build up credit to cover the fifth week on these five week months.
What day is my Direct Debit collected?
The collection day for your Direct Debit is either the 1st or 15th of the month or the nearest working day.
Are my Weekly Lottery payments eligible for Gift Aid?
Your Weekly Lottery payments are not eligible for Gift Aid.
Do you accept entries from syndicates
RNIB's Weekly Lottery is aimed at individuals. However if you wish to represent a syndicate and act on behalf of them, we would accept your personal details. All winnings would be paid into your account.
Who can enter the Weekly Lottery?
All players must be 16 years of age or older and residents of Great Britain to play RNIB's Weekly Lottery.
For further information, please read our terms and conditions.