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How it works

As PTA fundraising experts, we’ve created The Parents Lottery for every PTA and school, so all can benefit and boost their cashpots for those much-needed projects that support our young people.

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How to get started

1

Enter your contact details along with the details of your school

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Set up your school’s account, and make sure to upload a picture!

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Tell everyone to support you through The Parents Lottery

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Reasons to join

Effortless fundraising: Reach supporters far beyond your school gate. Anyone in the UK can support your school

Online power: Use social media, email and newsletters to invite supporters to sign up

Easy giving: The lottery is a simple, easy way for supporters to help fundraise for your school

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More support for your school

The Parents Lottery gives PTAs and schools the opportunity to build a consistent and growing fundraising revenue.  Imagine a world where funding vital projects and enriching your students' education is simple, sustainable and engaging. With The Parents Lottery, that world could become a reality.

Effortless fundraising, extraordinary impact

The Parents Lottery is a game changer for schools and PTAs across the UK. We provide a fully managed, user-friendly online platform that makes fundraising effortless and effective.  Our lottery empowers you to generate a consistent income stream, so you can focus on other projects and fundraising initiatives. 
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FAQs

How will our supporters find our PTA or school on the website to nominate us as their chosen beneficiary?
Your supporters can find your PTA or school by:
  • Searching the name of your school
  • Searching the association name
  • Searching the school’s postcode
  • Via a link directly to your page
  • Via QR code directly to your page
Is there a minimum or maximum number of tickets that can be sold with us as a nominated beneficiary?
No. There is no minimum or maximum ticket levels, and any number of supporters can buy tickets. Every ticket sold with your PTA or school as the nominated beneficiary will generate 60%* towards the cause. The other 40% covers prizes and administration. The Parents Lottery generates the highest ticket return to PTAs and schools of any other lottery dedicated to PTAs and schools currently on the market
Can funds be paid into any bank account?
No. The bank account must be in the name of the PTA or school registered
When and how will funds be paid?
Payments will be made by BACS transfer only
Payments will be made within 14 days of the published dates, any payments due for August of each year will be included in the winter term payment
 The payment dates for the calendar year 2025 are:

  • Spring term - 4th April 2025
  • Summer term - 22nd July 2025
  • Winter term - 20th December 2025
We are a Friends Association – can we register to benefit?
Yes. We use the term PTA to mean any parent body associated with an educational establishment in England, Wales or Scotland, for which your association raises funds for the benefit of the school community. We welcome all parent groups, PTAs, PTFAs, Friends Associations, Community Associations, HSAs etc.
Our PTA/school is based in Northern Ireland. Can we take part in the lottery?
Unfortunately, Northern Ireland gambling laws currently prevent us offering The Parents Lottery to PTAs and schools in Northern Ireland. We continuously review the situation, and we will contact all PTAs and schools in Northern Ireland should we be able to include you in the future.
We are a school; do we need to be a registered charity?
No. Your school does not need to be a registered charity to benefit, but we advise checking your fundraising policy for any fundraising limitations
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*From 1st January to 31st December 2025 all PTAs and schools will receive 60%. From 1st January 2026 onwards, PTAs in paid Parentkind membership will receive 60% and non-member PTAs and schools will receive 50%