Big News: More Winners, Better Odds, and Faster Payouts!
We’re pleased to announce some improvements to our prize structure from 6th February 2026 onwards. As a result, we have updated our lottery game rules, which you can view here.
To summarise, we are giving away significantly more prize money, creating more winners, and getting that money into your bank account faster.

A New, More Rewarding Prize Structure
We are shifting to a structure designed to pay out more money to more people.
Here is the new weekly breakdown:
- Top Prize: £1,000 Cash
- Second Prize: 3 x £100 Cash
- Third Prize: 1,000 x 1 Free Entry into the following week’s draw
Introducing: The £10,000 Superdraws
You might be looking at the new Top Prize and wondering about the big £10k. Don’t worry – we haven’t lost it. In fact, you are now significantly more likely to win it.
Under the old “Match 6” system, the mathematical odds of landing the £10,000 jackpot were extremely slim.
With our new structure, we are introducing Superdraws. At least twice a year, we will boost the weekly Top Prize from £1,000 to a massive £10,000! This means that we’ll have at least two guaranteed £10,000 winners each year.
Quicker Payouts
You asked, we delivered! Based on supporter feedback, alongside these changes we will be speeding up payout timescales.
You can see if you’ve won a prize in our brand new supporter portal. We will also send you a text message or email to let you know, so that you definitely don’t miss it!
Simply complete the prize claim form in the portal then, once you’ve done so, we’ll add your prize to our weekly pay-out run.
You can also choose to donate your prize to your chosen charity in the form. Please note, that you must claim any prizes within 28 days of the draw taking place, or they will be forfeited.
Summary of Changes
To keep things clear, here is a quick look at how we are upgrading your experience:
| Feature | Old Structure | New Structure |
| Top Prize | Match 6 numbers (Very rare wins) | £1,000 Weekly / £10,000 Superdraws (Better odds) |
| Second Prize | £500 & £100 prizes | 3 x £100 Cash |
| Third Prize | Match 2 (5 bonus entries) | 1,000 x 1 Free Entry |
| Payout Speed | Standard | Fast-Tracked |
Thank you for continuing to support your chosen charity via the GiveCircle Lottery. If you have any questions about these changes, or the lottery in general, you can contact us at [email protected].
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