People's Postcode Lottery

Who we are

People’s Postcode Lottery is a not-for-commercial-gain organisation owned by Novamedia/Postcode Lottery Group, the creators and owners of the postcode lottery brand and format. At the Postcode Lottery we have always believed that together, we can be a force for good. So, we’ve made it our mission to raise as many funds as possible for initiatives that make for better society. From small and local charities, to large, international NGOs – our players support them all.

The Postcode Lottery Group is a social enterprise, 100% owned by a foundation, that contributes to a healthier, fairer, greener world. It started in 1989 with the Nationale Postcode Loterij in the Netherlands with the goal of contributing to a better world through the operation of charity lotteries. Its sole objective is to support charitable and social initiatives worldwide. Going beyond grants, we understand the importance and potential impact that unrestricted, flexible and long-term funding can bring.

People’s Postcode Lottery launched in Britain in 2005 and has since been joined by lotteries in Sweden, Germany and Norway. Postcode Lottery Group is recognised as the world's third largest private charity donor, after the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2021).

Our culture and values

Our culture reflects our core values, our shared ambition to do more for good causes, our determination to make the biggest possible impact and our drive to be a great place to work.
Since the beginning we have been led by four core values - Fun, Courageous, Sharing, Sustainable.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

People are at the heart of what we do.
Whether it’s our team, our players, or the thousands of good causes supported, our aim is to play our part in creating a fairer, more equal world.
We are open to ideas and are committed to creating a culture that is inclusive, representative and celebrates diversity in everyone.
But we are not perfect. We will always strive to do better – that is just who we are.

“Staying true to our mission and values and with a passionate, inspiring and committed team, means People’s Postcode Lottery is somewhere we’re all proud to work, and we as managing directors are proud to lead.”

Clara Govier, David Pullan, Ian Cafferky
Managing Directors
People’s Postcode Lottery