Frequently asked questions
The Northamptonshire NHS Staff Lottery is a lottery exclusively for NHS staff working across Northamptonshire. It offers the chance to win cash prizes every month while helping to fund staff wellbeing initiatives across our NHS organisations.
The lottery is open to employees of:
- Northampton General Hospital (NGH)
- Kettering General Hospital (KGH)
- Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT)
Each lottery entry costs just £1 per month and is deducted directly from your salary through payroll.
You can choose to have more than one entry if you wish, increasing your chances of winning.
Every month there are 35 winners:
| Prize | Number of Winners |
| £1,500 | 1 |
| £250 | 1 |
| £100 | 1 |
| £50 | 12 |
| Free entry into the next draw | 20 |
In January, there is also a special bonus draw with a £500 prize.
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The current odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 146.
As the lottery grows, the exact odds may change, but we are committed to maintaining an attractive prize structure for participants.
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If you currently play the NHS staff lottery, your entry will automatically continue in the new Northamptonshire NHS Staff Lottery. There is no need to sign up again.
If you would like to increase the number of entries you hold, please contact the charity team.
The lottery draw takes place every month.
Winners are contacted directly and results may also be shared through charity communication channels where appropriate and with permission.
If you win, a member of the Northamptonshire Health Charity team will contact you directly using the details we hold for you.
We do not share the winner’s names for privacy however, in the future, we’d like to celebrate our winners more publicly and are working with sharing updates more reguarly.
Yes.
You can cancel your participation at any time by contacting Northamptonshire Health Charity.
Any payroll deductions already processed before cancellation may still be included in the next draw.
Yes.
The Northamptonshire NHS Staff Lottery is exclusively for NHS staff employed by participating NHS organisations in Northamptonshire.
Yes.
You can choose multiple entries, with each entry costing £1 per month and giving you an additional chance of winning.
Yes.
The Northamptonshire NHS Staff Lottery is operated by Northamptonshire Health Charity and is licensed and regulated by West Northamptonshire Council.
Full terms and conditions are available on the lottery website.
In short, no. It is not advised for teams to hold their own draws as this may go against NHS policies.
For more information or further advise, get in touch.
For any questions about the lottery, changing your entries, or cancelling your participation, please contact:
Or visit:
NHCharity.co.uk/lottery
Every lottery entry helps Northamptonshire Health Charity fund projects that improve staff wellbeing across Northamptonshire.
Funds raised through the lottery are used to support staff at Northampton General Hospital, Kettering General Hospital and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This could include:
- Staff wellbeing and rest areas
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Staff recognition and appreciation projects
- Wellbeing events and activities
- Equipment and enhancements that improve the staff experience
- Projects suggested by NHS staff themselves
Funding is distributed where it can make the greatest impact for staff. While lottery income is pooled and not allocated to a specific department, every participating organisation benefits from the wellbeing projects it helps to fund.
By taking part, you’re supporting colleagues across Northamptonshire while also giving yourself the chance to win.
Want to see what your lottery supports? Visit NHCharity.co.uk to explore recent staff wellbeing projects funded by Northamptonshire Health Charity.