make a smile lottery

make a smile lottery We are a fundraising lottery! An easy & fun way to support your local charity. Only £1 per play! Please check the countdown on the website for specific cut off.

An easy & fun way to support your local charity. £1 per play and you choose which local charity you want to support. A regular lottery membership can mean income your chosen charity can really rely on and plan for. Make a smile lottery is a weekly fundraising lottery which exists only to raise funds for charities, and because we are owned and administered by a charity (St Helena Hospice in Colchester), all proceeds of our lottery goes back to charity. It’s £1 per play and you can play whenever you want to (week by week) via our website. Entries will close every Friday (with exception when this is a Bank Holiday, when it will take place the next working day). Tickets must be purchased before the draw takes place for guaranteed entry into the weekly draw. If you purchase after this time, you will be entered into the following draw. Or you can set up a reliable and regular income for your chosen charity, by setting up a monthly Direct Debit. It only costs £5 a month and gets you into every draw throughout the year automatically. Our weekly prize fund is 1 x £1000, 1 x £200, 10 x £10, 270 x £5, PLUS a rollover of £500 which goes up to a maximum of £25,000, when it gets to that amount it HAS to be won! If the rollover is high and you are feeling lucky- you can always increase your chances in the draw by purchasing single plays via our website. Give it a whirl! Our lottery players who have a regular £5 subscription (providing they make all the scheduled payments) will accumulate additional credit throughout the year, which will automatically be entered into our Super Draws in June and December, where you will have the chance to win a GUARANTEED £5,000 on top of all the other prizes that week! We support the following charities with our lottery and you choose who you want to support:
Age UK, Northamptonshire
Age Well East
Blesma, a charity for limbless veterans
Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity
Different Strokes
Foothold
Hamelin Trust
HARP, Southend’s Homeless charity
Head to Toe
Heartbeat
Heart Research UK
London Ambulance Charity
Mid & North East Essex MIND
Minstead Trust
MS-UK
Newlife - The Charity for Disabled Children
RSPCA East Norfolk Branch
RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch
RSPCA Mid Norfolk & North Suffolk Branch
Tenovus Cancer Care
The Medway Hospital Charity
The Rob George Foundation


You must be 18 or over to play make a smile lottery. Please play responsibly. Responsible gambling support: www.begambleaware.org. make a smile lottery is wholly owned by St Helena Hospice, a charity working with other charities to raise much needed funds. Promoter: St Helena Hospice trading as make a smile lottery. St Helena Hospice Limited is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 4685 www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk. St Helena Hospice is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales Number 01511841. Registered Charity Number 280919. Registered Office: Myland Hall, Barncroft Close, Highwoods, Colchester, CO4 9JU. make a smile lottery office: 6 The Atrium, Phoenix Square, Wyncolls Road, Colchester, CO4 9AS. Make a smile lottery Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions can be viewed on our website. We are very proud to have raised over £23 million for charities from make a smile lottery (and our other lottery called ‘Your Hospice Lottery’). By charities all working together in this way, it brings the cost of running a lottery down, which means that more of the proceeds go back to where it is needed most.

Happy Friday!Are you starting the weekend a WINNER? 🤩Huge congratulations to play number 466787, who supports HARP and w...
06/02/2026

Happy Friday!

Are you starting the weekend a WINNER? 🤩

Huge congratulations to play number 466787, who supports HARP and won £1,000, and play number 759477 who supports Blesma, The Limbless Veterans and won £200! 👏

Are you one of our lucky £10 or £5 winners?
Click the link below to find out!
https://bit.ly/3vSjhfK

To all of our players - thanks for your support ❤️
Next week's rollover is a massive £18,500! 🤩

18+ Gamble Aware T&Cs Apply

Age Well East Age UK Northamptonshire Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Different Strokes Charity Hamelin HARP Homelessness Charity Head to Toe Charity Heart Research UK Medway Hospital Charity London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Mid and North East Essex Mind Minstead Trust MS-UK RSPCA East Norfolk Branch RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch RSPCA Norwich The Rob George Foundation Heartbeat Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children Tenovus Cancer Care / Gofal Canser Tenovus Blesma, The Limbless Veterans Foothold

Tomorrow’s draw has a huge £18,000 jackpot, and this is your final opportunity to be in it.Hurry, draw closes at midnigh...
05/02/2026

Tomorrow’s draw has a huge £18,000 jackpot, and this is your final opportunity to be in it.

Hurry, draw closes at midnight…get your tickets now before it’s too late!

👉 https://bit.ly/4aXoIZV

Good luck and thank you for making a difference 💛

Age Well East Age UK Northamptonshire Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Different Strokes Charity Hamelin HARP Homelessness Charity Head to Toe Charity Heart Research UK Medway Hospital Charity London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Mid and North East Essex Mind Minstead Trust MS-UK RSPCA East Norfolk Branch RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch RSPCA Norwich The Rob George Foundation Heartbeat Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children Tenovus Cancer Care / Gofal Canser Tenovus Blesma, The Limbless Veterans Foothold

We’re so proud to support two amazing heart charities Heart Research UK and Heartbeat through the lottery.Helping them p...
04/02/2026

We’re so proud to support two amazing heart charities Heart Research UK and Heartbeat through the lottery.

Helping them provide care, hope, and life‑changing support to those affected by heart conditions.

Together, we’re making a heartfelt difference ❤

❤️February is Heart Month❤️

It’s about more than raising awareness of cardiovascular health. It’s about honouring loved ones, celebrating resilience, and recognising the strength of those affected by heart conditions. Small steps make a big difference: moving a little more, checking in on your wellbeing, supporting heart‑focused causes, or reminding someone they’re not alone.

Here’s to compassion, awareness, and healthier hearts, together, we can make a meaningful impact. A time to pause, reflect, and appreciate the beat that keeps us going.

The jackpot keeps climbing and it’s now an incredible £18,000!You could be £18,000 richer, all while supporting your cho...
02/02/2026

The jackpot keeps climbing and it’s now an incredible £18,000!

You could be £18,000 richer, all while supporting your chosen charity's work with every ticket you buy.

It’s a win win that really makes a difference! Don’t miss out, grab your tickets today!

👉 https://bit.ly/4aXoIZV

Thank you for helping spread smiles 💛

Age Well East Age UK Northamptonshire Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Different Strokes Charity Hamelin HARP Homelessness Charity Head to Toe Charity Heart Research UK Medway Hospital Charity London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Mid and North East Essex Mind Minstead Trust MS-UK RSPCA East Norfolk Branch RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch iRSPCA Norwich The Rob George Foundation Heartbeat Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children Tenovus Cancer Care / Gofal Canser Tenovus Blesma, The Limbless Veterans Foothold

Friday's draw saw two more lucky Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity supporters scoop the top prizes! 🎉Congratulation...
02/02/2026

Friday's draw saw two more lucky Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity supporters scoop the top prizes! 🎉

Congratulations to play number 677001 who won £1,000, and play number 135456 who won £200, both supporting Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity! 👏

Are you one of our lucky £10 or £5 winners?
Click the link below to find out!
https://bit.ly/3vSjhfK

To all of our players - thanks for your support ❤️

This week's rollover is an epic £18,000! 🤩

Good luck!

# 18+ Gamble Aware T&Cs Apply

Age Well East Age UK Northamptonshire Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Different Strokes Charity Hamelin HARP Homelessness Charity Head to Toe Charity Heart Research UK Medway Hospital Charity London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Mid and North East Essex Mind Minstead Trust MS-UK RSPCA East Norfolk Branch RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch RSPCA Norwich The Rob George Foundation Heartbeat Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children Tenovus Cancer Care / Gofal Canser Tenovus Blesma, The Limbless Veterans Foothold

Wow, what an incredible transformation, that's so lovely to see. Amazing work RSPCA Norwich Stories like this remind us ...
28/01/2026

Wow, what an incredible transformation, that's so lovely to see. Amazing work RSPCA Norwich

Stories like this remind us why your support matters so much. 💙

It's a very lucky week to be a Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity supporter! 🍀Congratulations to this week's lucky w...
23/01/2026

It's a very lucky week to be a Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity supporter! 🍀

Congratulations to this week's lucky winners! Play number 137199 who won £1,000, and play number 134050 who won £200, both supporting Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity! 👏🎉

Are you one of our lucky £10 or £5 winners?

Click the link below to find out!
https://bit.ly/3vSjhfK

To all of our players - thanks for your support ❤️

Next week's rollover is an amazing £17,500! 🤩

Good luck!

# 18+ Gamble Aware T&Cs Apply



Age Well East Age UK Northamptonshire Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Different Strokes Charity Hamelin HARP Homelessness Charity Head to Toe Charity Heart Research UK Medway Hospital Charity London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Mid and North East Essex Mind Minstead Trust MS-UK RSPCA East Norfolk Branch RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch RSPCA Norwich The Rob George Foundation Heartbeat Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children Tenovus Cancer Care / Gofal Canser Tenovus Blesma, The Limbless Veterans Foothold

What a lovely trio ❤ This really demonstrates how your lottery play in support of Heartbeat makes such a huge difference...
22/01/2026

What a lovely trio ❤

This really demonstrates how your lottery play in support of Heartbeat makes such a huge difference.

💓 Meet the Rotary Heartbeat House Team 💓
Today we’re shining a spotlight on the wonderful trio who keep Rotary Heartbeat House running with warmth, care and a true family spirit — Ali, Mark and Jean.

Ali – House Manager
Ali has been part of Heartbeat since 2012 and is the heart of the house. She loves working closely with the team, but what she values most is meeting the relatives who stay with us and helping create the friendly, comforting environment they need during such difficult times. Her kindness sets the tone for the whole house.

Mark – Deputy House Manager
Joining in 2019, Mark is our “man of all trades” and the go‑to person for anything practical. From keeping the gardens looking beautiful to making sure everything runs smoothly onsite, he takes real pride in his work. Mark also loves welcoming relatives when they arrive, helping them feel at ease from the moment they step through the door.

Jean – House Assistant
Our newest team member, Jean joined in 2025 and has quickly become an essential part of the Heartbeat House family. She’s settled in brilliantly, and one of her favourite parts of the role is taking the time to sit with relatives, offering a listening ear, a friendly chat, or even just sharing a cuppa when someone needs it most.

Together, this amazing team ensures Rotary Heartbeat House is not just a place to stay, but a place of comfort, support and compassion.

This is your final opportunity to be in the draw to win a massive £17,000!💛 Your ticket could win you BIG and support yo...
22/01/2026

This is your final opportunity to be in the draw to win a massive £17,000!

💛 Your ticket could win you BIG and support your charity's vital work
💛 But only if you get it before midnight!

👉 Buy your tickets now before it’s too late!
https://bit.ly/4aXoIZV

Age Well East Age UK Northamptonshire Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Different Strokes Charity Hamelin HARP Homelessness Charity Head to Toe Charity Heart Research UK Medway Hospital Charity London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Mid and North East Essex Mind Minstead Trust MS-UK RSPCA East Norfolk Branch RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch RSPCA Norwich The Rob George Foundation Heartbeat Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children Tenovus Cancer Care / Gofal Canser Tenovus Blesma, The Limbless Veterans Foothold

The jackpot has rolled over AGAIN… and it’s now an amazing £17,000!This week’s draw could be life changing. Imagine what...
19/01/2026

The jackpot has rolled over AGAIN… and it’s now an amazing £17,000!

This week’s draw could be life changing. Imagine what £17,000 could do for you!

With every ticket you buy, you’ll be helping support your chosen charity and spreading smiles in your community.

Don’t miss your chance to win big AND do good.

👉 https://bit.ly/4aXoIZV

Age Well East Age UK Northamptonshire Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Different Strokes Charity Hamelin HARP Homelessness Charity Head to Toe Charity Heart Research UK Medway Hospital Charity London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Mid and North East Essex Mind Minstead Trust MS-UK RSPCA East Norfolk Branch RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch RSPCA Norwich The Rob George Foundation Heartbeat Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children Tenovus Cancer Care / Gofal Canser Tenovus Blesma, The Limbless Veterans Foothold

Happy Friday!Are you starting the weekend a WINNER? 🤩Huge congratulations to play number 235944, who supports Blesma, th...
16/01/2026

Happy Friday!

Are you starting the weekend a WINNER? 🤩

Huge congratulations to play number 235944, who supports Blesma, the Limbless Veterans and won £1,000, and play number 127853 who supports Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity and won £200! 👏

Are you one of our lucky £10 or £5 winners?
Click the link below to find out!
https://bit.ly/3vSjhfK

To all of our players - thanks for your support ❤️

Next week's rollover is a massive £17,000! 🤩


18+ Gamble Aware T&Cs Apply

Age Well East Age UK Northamptonshire Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity Different Strokes Charity Hamelin HARP Homelessness Charity Head to Toe Charity Heart Research UK Medway Hospital Charity London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Mid and North East Essex Mind Minstead Trust MS-UK RSPCA East Norfolk Branch RSPCA Essex South, Southend & District Branch RSPCA Norwich The Rob George Foundation Heartbeat Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children Tenovus Cancer Care / Gofal Canser Tenovus Blesma, The Limbless Veterans Foothold

Wow what an achievement! Huge congratulations Hari! We feel honoured and privileged to have followed your incredible jou...
14/01/2026

Wow what an achievement! Huge congratulations Hari! We feel honoured and privileged to have followed your incredible journey as a double amputee.

Huge congratulations to Blesma Member Hari Budha Magar MBE on making history — becoming the first double above-knee amputee to reach the highest peak on every continent.

Hari served in the Gurkhas and lost both his legs in an IED blast while serving in Afghanistan.

After years of preparation, Hari and his team battled -25°C temperatures, brutal Antarctic winds and icy slopes to reach the summit of Mount Vinson in Antarctica.

We’re incredibly proud at Blesma to support Hari’s mission to change perceptions of disability and inspire others to climb their own mountains.

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