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21 April 2025

People's Postcode Lottery Delivers Big Wins Across UK

Recent draws bring joy and charitable support as winners claim thousands in prizes.

The People's Postcode Lottery, a popular game played by thousands across the UK, has once again created excitement among its participants with a series of recent wins. Players, who pay £12 a month to enter, have the chance to win significant cash prizes while also contributing to charitable causes. Since its inception in 2005, the lottery has raised over £1 billion for various good causes, with 33 percent of each ticket sold going directly to charity.

This past week, the lottery announced multiple winners across different postcodes, with each winning ticket earning its holder £1,000. On Thursday, April 17, 2025, a total of 19 postcodes were drawn, including AB41 7EU, AL10 0AB, and B27 7SD, all of which won £1,000 per ticket. Friday continued the trend with winning postcodes such as B77 1AS and B95 5QS, also claiming £1,000 each.

Saturday, April 19, was particularly lucrative, as the postcode LS15 0HQ won a remarkable £50,000, while other postcodes like B32 1EZ and B77 1AJ each earned £1,000. The excitement didn't stop there; on Sunday, April 20, postcodes including CM2 6DU and CO10 1GA also won £1,000 each.

As the week wrapped up, Monday, April 21, brought more joy with postcodes such as BN1 8QJ and CF36 3QL winning £1,000 each. The lottery continues to provide substantial winnings while supporting a variety of local and national charities.

Among the winners, residents of Weeton Avenue in Breightmet were particularly delighted when their postcode, BL2 6JT, won the Daily Prize of £1,000 on Saturday, April 19. This win is a testament to the lottery's ongoing impact on communities, as each ticket holder in the winning postcode received £1,000.

A spokesperson for the People's Postcode Lottery commented on the excitement surrounding the draws, stating, "Each weekend, players in two postcodes get lucky and collect whopping wins with our Saturday and Sunday Street Prizes. Meanwhile, every month all players in a postcode sector pick up fantastic cheques in our Postcode Millions." This sentiment reflects the lottery's commitment to not only rewarding players but also fostering a sense of community through its charitable contributions.

The lottery operates on a model that benefits a wide range of charities. It manages lotteries for 20 different organizations, each of which has one draw per month. To date, the People's Postcode Lottery has provided over £1.1 billion in funding to various charities, helping thousands of organizations and projects across the UK and beyond.

As the draws continue, the People's Postcode Lottery remains a beacon of hope and support for many, blending the thrill of winning with the joy of giving back. With each ticket purchased, players not only stand a chance to win life-changing sums but also contribute to meaningful causes that benefit society at large.

Overall, the People's Postcode Lottery has become a staple in the lives of many, offering both excitement and a way to make a difference. With its ongoing success, it is clear that this lottery will continue to thrive and support communities for years to come.