We’re delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new Urostomy Association Unity Lottery – an exciting way for you to support our vital work and be in with a chance to win up to £25,000 every week!
What is the Unity Lottery?
The Unity Lottery is a national scheme run by Sterling Lotteries, designed especially for small charities like ours.
For just £1 per week, you’ll be entered into a weekly draw with fantastic prizes, and proceeds will help us continue providing information, support and reassurance to urostomates and those who care for them.
Why join our new Unity Lottery?
Joining our new lottery is a simple, affordable way to make a big difference. Here’s why it’s a win-win:
- Win up to £25,000 in the weekly draw
- 52 draws a year – one every week
- Half of every £1 you play goes straight to supporting our work
- Great odds – you have a 1 in 63 chance of winning a prize each week
- Easy to join – sign up online, by phone, or by post
- Safe, secure and fully licensed by the Gambling Commission.
By joining the Urostomy Association Unity Lottery, you’ll help fund:
- Our national helpline, offering advice and reassurance when it’s needed most
- Information, support and reassurance for people living with a urostomy and those who care for them
- Awareness campaigns that make a real difference to daily lives
“Your regular support through the lottery helps ensure that no one has to face living with a urostomy alone.”
How to join
It’s quick and easy to sign up – just choose the method that suits you best:
- Online: https://www.unitylottery.co.uk/causes/urostomy-association/
- By phone: Call 0370 050 9240 and sign up in minutes
- By post: Request a paper form by calling the number above, or download one from the Unity Lottery website.
Each entry costs just £1 per week, and you can take part with more than one entry if you wish.
Thank you
Every lottery player helps us continue our mission to support, inform and empower people living with a urostomy or other urinary diversion. Together, we’re making a difference – and having a little fun along the way!
Frequently asked questions
The Unity Lottery is run by Sterling Lotteries, one of the UK’s leading lottery providers for charities. They hold a Gambling Commission licence and manage all administration, payments, and prize draws on our behalf.
Each £1 entry gives you a unique six-digit number. Every Friday, a random number is drawn. Match digits in the right order to win!
Prizes:
* Match 6 digits – £25,000
* Match 5 digits – £1,000
* Match 4 digits – £25
* Match 3 digits – 5 entries into the next draw
Every £1 entry is split as follows:
* 50p goes directly to us
* 18.4p funds the prize pot
* 31.6p covers administration and licensing costs
Yes – it’s fully regulated by the Gambling Commission and complies with all relevant legislation. Sterling Lotteries are ISO 27001 certified, meaning your data and payments are handled securely.
Draws take place every Friday. Winners are automatically notified, and prizes are paid directly – there’s no need to claim.
Of course. You can cancel your direct debit or standing order at any time. Just contact the Unity Lottery helpline or email them using the details on your welcome letter.
If you or someone you know is worried about gambling, support is available. Contact BeGambleAware at www.begambleaware.org or call 0808 8020 133 for confidential advice.
Our long-running 200 Club will come to an end on 31 December 2025. All players have been contacted so we can say how incredibly grateful we are. Together, they’ve helped raise vital funds and built a wonderful community of supporters.
From 1 January 2026, all our prize draws will take place through the new Unity Lottery – giving players even more chances to win, while continuing to support the Urostomy Association.
Yes! We’d love our 200 Club members to join the new Unity Lottery. The 200 Club will finish at the end of 2025, so now’s the perfect time to sign up for the new weekly draws.
If you have any questions about joining the Unity Lottery or about your previous 200 Club membership, please contact: Samantha Sherratt, our Transformation Director, on 07812 495907 or Samantha.sherratt@urostomyassociation.org.uk