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FAQs
What is GoodFund?
GoodFund is a registered charity in England and Wales. It distributes funds to charities
and projects that make a difference in the community. GoodFund holds a licence to run society
lotteries in England and Wales through which it raises its funds. Its beneficiaries are active
in children’s wellbeing, conservation of nature and the environment, poverty relief and regional and local development.
What is GoodFund's role in the Postcode Lottery? GoodFund is a lottery promoter and has appointed external lottery manager Postcode Lottery Ltd to operate
a society lottery on its behalf. Postcode Lottery Ltd draws on over 17 years’ experience
of running a highly successful charity lottery concept in the Netherlands, which has raised over £2 billion for good causes.
When was GoodFund established?
In the UK, GoodFund was established in 2004. It currently operates only in the North East of England.
Is GoodFund a registered charity?
Yes. GoodFund is an independent voluntary organisation registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales, Charity No. 1107024.
Who is responsible for the management of GoodFund?
The strategic management of the Charity is the responsibility of the appointed Trustees who meet at least twice a year.
Executive Manager Manuela Wendler takes care of day-to-day operations. e-mail:manuela@goodfund.org
Who are the Trustees of GoodFund?
• Mr Bill Midgley - President of the British Chambers of Commerce; and
• Mrs Fiona Raglan - Managing Director of Dipsticks Research Ltd
• Mrs Jo Chexal – Regional Chairperson German-British Chamber of Commerce & Honorary Consul of Germany to the North East
Who are GoodFund’s Ambassadors
GoodFund is looking for Ambassadors who will promote our activities and support the fundraising activities
of the Postcode Lottery. We will soon announce our Ambassadors on this website.
If you would like to become an Ambassador for our charity, please contact Manuela Wendler on 0191 280 4349.
How can I contact GoodFund?
GoodFund's registered office is at:
Fabriam Centre
Atmel Way
Silverlink
Newcastle upon Tyne NE28 9NZ
Tel: 0191 280 4349
Fax: 0191 280 5411
info@goodfund.org
Company Nr: 5186022
Charity Registration Nr: 1107024
Why can GoodFund promote lotteries for charities?
The Gaming Board of Great Britain has registered GoodFund as a Society
under Schedule 1A of the Lotteries and Amusement Act 1976, as amended
by the National Lottery Act 1993 on 27th April 2005 with Ref.:LOT150/240/1.
GoodFund has also registered the Postcode Lottery (Form GBL 8) with the Gaming
Board as the way to play the lottery. Annemiek Hoogenboom has been registered
as GoodFund's Lottery Promoter and can be contacted on annemiek@goodfund.org
How many lotteries can be run under this registration?
GoodFund has permission to promote 12 different lottery types in any 12 month period.
This means that GoodFund can organise 12 lotteries under different formats. One single lottery has
a maximum total proceeds of £2,000,000. In a 12 month period, the maximum total proceeds of lotteries
promoted by GoodFund cannot exceed £10,000,000.
Why did GoodFund choose a format such as a Postcode Lottery?
The Postcode Lottery concept was developed in the Netherlands and has been
highly successful since 1989. To date over £2 billion has been raised for charities
and good causes. The concept of a postcode plus individual number,
a shared postcode and district postcode ensures that people within a community always win together.
What is the relationship between GoodFund and the Postcode Lottery?
GoodFund has appointed the Postcode
Lottery Ltd as its External Lottery Manager. The Postcode Lottery operates the charity lottery on GoodFund’s
behalf and provides a minimum of 20% of all ticket sales to the charitable fund. GoodFund then
distributes funds to chosen beneficiaries
Initially Postcode Lottery divides revenues as follows and as agreed by the Gaming Board of Great Britain:
• 45% Prize Money
• 20% GoodFund to distribute to locally active charities
• 35% Lottery Administration and setup costs
The money paid to the Postcode Lottery to run the lottery will decrease over time.
This in turn will result in more money for charities and higher prize money.
Included in the operating cost is 3% for royalties and fees. These are paid to Novamedia BV,
the licence holder and investor of the Postcode Lottery concept.
Can you explain the Postcode Lottery's expenses?
The initial expenses cover start-up costs, legal and administrative expenses,
set-up of software and hardware including the hosting of secured servers plus the cost of marketing.
The Gaming Board authorises an expense level up to a maximum of 35% of the lottery proceeds during
the initial stage of a society lottery. (Art 42, Lotteries and Amusements Acts).
With 40% of households in The Netherlands participating, and thousands of winners, the Trustees
of GoodFund know and trust the reputation and success of the Postcode Lottery. They have therefore approved this percentage in the start-up phase.
How do I find out about working for GoodFund?
Vacancies are posted on the GoodFund website under careers.
Which charities are supported by GoodFund?
In the North East the following charities are regular beneficiaries of the proceeds
of the Postcode Lottery: Children North East, The Evening Chronicle Sunshine Fund,
Make a Child Smile, Just for Kids, Groundwork and National Missing Persons Helpline.
In addition, ‘Charities of the Month’ and ambassador projects will benefit.
Why are these specific charities supported by GoodFund?
Our focus is local: local players, local winners and local charities.
By supporting local charities we make sure that the money stays in your area
and you are able to notice the difference in your community.
How does a charity apply to become a beneficiary of GoodFund?
There are two ways that charities can become beneficiaries of GoodFund.
Firstly, by proposing to participate in the Charity Projects contest
and secondly, by applying in writing to become a regular beneficiary of GoodFund.
A ‘Charity Projects’ can be nominated by filling in a nomination form
(online or by post). Potential regular beneficiaries have to include in their
detailed written proposal how their charity benefits the local community.
Who decides which charities become beneficiaries of GoodFund?
Using the eligibility conditions set out by the GoodFund Board of Trustees,
the Trustees make the final decision if a charity becomes a beneficiary.
They also shortlist Charity Projects contestants, with the final decision
to be made by the lottery players, who can vote on either the GoodFund or Postcode Lottery website.
Will GoodFund increase the number of beneficiaries?
The number of beneficiaries will be reviewed from time to time and will depend on the
Postcode Lottery ticket sales and the rules governing Society Lotteries.
For full details governing Society Lotteries, please visit the website for the Gaming Board of Great Britain.
How much does GoodFund give to charities?
This depends on the success of the lottery. From 20% of the revenues received from ticket sales GoodFund pays the following:
• 50% to regular regional beneficiaries
• 50% to Charity Projects and its administration expenses.
Can you fund my project/charity?
If you are based in the North East of England you may apply to participate in our Charity Projects programme. Complete our Grant Application Form.
Can you advise me on how to set up a charity?
We suggest that you contact the Charity Commission direct as they will be able to advise you.
Visit www.charity-commission.gov.uk or phone the helpline on: 0870 333 0123
Can I volunteer to work on one of GoodFund's projects?
Many of the charities we support are in need of volunteers.
We encourage you to read about the charities we support in your region and contact them directly.
What is the Charity Projects?
The Charity Projects programme enables GoodFund to support smaller projects each month.
We particularly look for local projects that are working in new and exciting areas and are
chosen by the local community. You can play a role in how our charitable funds are distributed in your community by voting on the website.
How does the Charity Projects contest work?
All projects or charities that wish to take part in the monthly contest must first apply.
Our trustees will consider each application carefully and create a shortlist. This shortlist
will be shown on the GoodFund and Postcode Lottery websites, where you can vote for your favourite charity or project.
The charity with the most votes will receive funding for their project.
What are the conditions for charities to participate in the Charity Projects contest?
The organisations have to be active in children’s wellbeing, conservation of nature and environment,
poverty relief or regional and local development. Funds can only be distributed to UK registered charities
and the beneficiaries have to be in the North East of England. The Charity Projects has to show visible
results of the support within 3 months of receiving the grant.
How does a participant know which charity is Charity Projects?
Information about the Charity Projects is published on the GoodFund website and in local newspapers.
What's in it for me?
Your odds of winning are very favourable! For example in the North East of England
your chance to win the weekly district prize is 1 in 134.
What do you do with my bank account details?
We only use your bank account details for setting up your direct debit account.
This means that you can play in our weekly draws without having to queue for tickets.
We do not pass any details to third parties.
Why start in the North East?
The North East of England was considered an ideal region to launch a charity lottery in the UK.
It is well regarded as a test region for new products and services.
The people in the region are also considered charitable and in general not opposed to lotteries.
As soon as we reach a critical mass in the North East, GoodFund and the Postcode Lottery will expand to other UK regions.
What is your marketing strategy?
The Postcode Lottery will always create local winners. There are individual, street prize and district winners,
but also many local charity beneficiaries. In addition the odds mean that everybody has a good
chance of winning – from small amounts to life changing amounts.
Is Dutch involvement an advantage?
We benefit from the lessons learnt by the Dutch Postcode Lottery. We believe that this will
help us make the charity postcode lottery in the UK also a tremendous success. After 15 years,
40% of households in the Netherlands play the Postcode Lottery, which has become the second biggest
lottery after the State Lottery. This has enabled them to support charities worldwide by distributing more than £2 billion to date.
If you have any questions about the operations of the Postcode
Lottery or wish to play in the Postcode Lottery please visit
their website.
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