Man surprises joyful woman in a bright hall with a giant £5,000,000 charity cheque as onlookers smile in the background.

The Power of Postcodes

Players raised £236 Million for charities in 2025.

An incredible £236 Million has been raised for charities and good causes by People’s Postcode Lottery players in 2025.

And it's funding that is changing and improving lives right across Britain.

Cream dog wearing a red “People’s Postcode Lottery” bandana, standing outdoors and looking attentively to the side.Players helping animals big and small

From breakfast clubs which ensure children start their school day fuelled with healthy meals and ready to learn, to sports projects breaking down barriers, improving health and wellbeing and reducing isolation.

Two women serve food to a smiling young girl outside a school, all wearing gloves at a table with toast.Supporting breakfast clubs

Two men in sportswear share a joyful hug and laugh on a soccer field during practice.Championing sport in our communities

Funding from players means vital services can continue.

It means charities can provide life-changing support for those affected by cancer and their families.

Woman in a bright pink dress smiles amid a crowd at a Breast Cancer Now fundraising event.Raising smiles and money for good causes

It helps provide care for sick pets and find new homes for thousands of animals.

Gloved caretaker bottle-feeding a small, dark-furred baby animal with a white throat patch.Protecting wildlife and nature

In local neighbourhoods, players are helping to raise money for projects which support and bring communities together, helping inspire change and protecting those in need.

Group in a bright hall as a man presents a giant £5,000,000 cheque to a surprised, excited woman.Players raise millions for charities

Laura Chow, Head of Charities at People’s Postcode Lottery, said: "We want to thank our players for their continued support in raising so much money for hundreds of good causes.

"The difference this makes cannot be underestimated. Nature and communities have received essential funding only possible thanks to our players."

Liz Monaghan

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Digital Content Editor

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