Postcode Lottery Group

The Postcode Lottery Group announces remarkable achievements in 2023, solidifying its position as one of the global leaders in charitable donations. With a turnover of €2.5 billion and growth across all its lotteries, the Group has set a new record, demonstrating sustained growth and steadfast commitment to positive change. Under the leadership of the executive board consisting of Sigrid van Aken (CEO), Imme Rog (CMO) and Michiel Verboven (CCO), the Group has demonstrated a remarkable 28% growth in turnover in the last four year period, since 2020. Nationale Postcode Loterij VriendenLoterij People's Postcode Lottery Svenska Postkodlotteriet Deutsche Postcode Lotterie Norsk Postkodelotteri #postcodelotterygroup #thepowerofpostcodes

What is a postcode? Often seen as nothing more than an address marker on envelopes, these combinations of numbers and letters hold a lot of power once turned into lottery tickets. They have the power to transform lives, neighbourhoods, and communities, both near and far. At the Postcode Lottery we turn every home's postcode into a ticket for good. This is, what we call, 'the Power of Postcodes'.

How have you been spending International Women’s Day? It was my pleasure to join the Women’s Voices event at Google’s Academy London. It was organised by Media Trust and supported by People's Postcode Lottery. At the international Postcode Lottery Group, we’ve always supported charities working to protect the rights of women and girls. We also offer career opportunities in five countries (and counting!) to talented individuals working in the marketing, media, and creative sectors — among many others. The Women’s Voices event brought volunteers from those sectors, including our own team members, together with charities to brainstorm ideas and deliver solutions. Truly inspiring! #WomensVoices24 #IWD2024 #GreatJobsBetterWorld

We are thrilled to announce that Nadia Murad, founder of Nadia's Initiative , 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and international Postcode Lottery ambassador, has been honored as one of TIME’s Women of the Year for 2024. This prestigious recognition celebrates Nadia's remarkable journey and her unwavering commitment to advocating for survivors of genocide and sexual violence. Watch her acceptance speech from March 5th during TIME's Women of the Year Gala here:

"We have always said that we know how to raise the funds and you [charity partners] know how best to spend them, so please do so.” Judith Lingeman, Director of International Affairs at the Postcode Lottery Group and Jean Marie Ishimwe, UNHCR Journalism Programme mentee, talk about the positive impact of flexible funding for organizations supporting and working #WithRefugees. The Postcode Lottery Group supports UNHCR through the Nationale Postcode Loterij, Deutsche Postcode Lotterie and Svenska Postkodlotteriet.

This year, thanks to our players and successful campaigns, we are breaking a record by surpassing €900 million in funds raised by December 2023. 📈 🎉 This achievement enables the Postcode Lotteries to annually contribute to our charity partners' vital work. Interested in our latest figures and developments? Read more in our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ep6iwSfz #postcodelotterygroup #postcodelotteries

We are excited to announce a significant step forward in line with our Acceleration Strategy. Our executive board member Imme Rog will be based in our London office for the next two years, joined by her invaluable assistant Xandra van der Meer. This strategic move is pivotal in our efforts to emphasise the importance of our international operations, to further expand internationally and enhance our business network. London is a strategic stepping stone due to its status as a global centre for commerce particularly in marketing and advertising. This move aligns with our growth strategy and allows us to tap into the vast talent pool available in this international city. Postcode Lottery Group executive board member, Imme says: “Already, we've hit the ground running with a collaboration with a prominent international marketing agency based in London. They are working closely with us at a group level as well as with the People’s Postcode Lottery in Great Britain, conducting trials in the British market before expanding to other countries.” Postcode Lottery Group CEO Sigrid van Aken, adds: “This relocation reflects our dedication to continuous improvement and strengthening of our international presence. This is quite a unique development, and we are grateful to Imme for taking this significant step which will benefit the whole group. We're excited about the opportunities this move brings and are confident it will contribute to our ongoing success.” Michiel Verboven #postcodelotteries #postcodelotterygroup

Taking good care of our winners is as important as handing over big cheques and prizes. That’s where and when the winner liaison officer comes in. Bea Post (photo) was our first winner liaison officer, since the very first beginning of the Nationale Postcode Loterij in the Netherlands, 33 years ago. Starting this year, following Bea's retirement, Roel Eleveld has taken on her role. He says: 'Winners are our most genuine and vital ambassadors, so ensuring they feel acknowledged, heard, and content at our lotteries is a crucial responsibility'. #greatjobsbetterworld #postcodelotteries #postcodelotterygroup

Last week, social entrepreneurs from around the world gathered at the SEWF - Social Enterprise World Forum C.I.C. to share ideas and network. The Postcode Lottery Group was a key partner of SEWF23, and Stichting DOEN also played a major role. The DOEN Foundation was set up by the Nationale Postcode Loterij to support small, innovative, sustainable initiatives. In the upcoming years, DOEN aims to make social entrepreneurship the new standard. To enable social enterprises to bring about systemic change, they require flexible, long-term, and unrestricted funding. This is the core of our funding philosophy. More about DOEN in this video: #SEWF #SEWF23 #Amsterdam #SocialEnterprise #SocEnt #SocialEntrepreneurship #PostcodeLotteryGroup

A warm welcome to Nice Nailantei Leng'ete as our new International Postcode Lottery Ambassador. This Kenyan human rights activist advocates for alternative rites of passage for girls in Africa and campaigns to stop female genital mutilation. She is the founder of the Nice Place Foundation, a safe haven for girls from Kajiado, Kenya. We are delighted to welcome her as the newest International Ambassador of the Postcode Lottery Group. Our new ambassador is happy with the support from the Postcode Lottery: “Thanks to the Lottery's support, we can empower and support girls to become the women of their dreams and put an end to the practice of female genital mutilation.” Amref Flying Doctors NL