Play responsibly. You must be 18 or over to play. Gambling can be addictive. If you are worried about your gambling, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 (free, 24 hours) or visit BeGambleAware.org.
Our commitment
The Fyvie Parish Church Lottery is a small, low-stakes lottery, but gambling can still cause harm. We are committed to keeping play safe, fair and fun. Our minimum age is 18, our spending cap is £20 per draw, and we make it easy to stop.
Warning signs
Gambling may be becoming a problem if you:
- spend more money or time than you planned;
- chase losses or try to win back money;
- borrow money or sell things to gamble;
- hide your gambling from family or friends;
- feel anxious, irritable or guilty about gambling;
- neglect work, family or other things you enjoy;
- find it hard to stop or cut down.
Taking the free BeGambleAware self-assessment takes just a few minutes.
Staying in control
- Set a budget before you play and stick to it.
- Only play with money you can afford to lose. Never use money for bills, rent or food.
- Never chase your losses.
- Don't gamble when upset, stressed or after drinking.
- Take regular breaks and balance gambling with other activities.
- Gambling is not a way to make money or solve money problems.
- Ask your bank about a gambling transaction block.
Our player tools
Spending limits
Set a daily, weekly or monthly limit. Decreases take effect straight away; increases take 24 hours. Maximum £20 per draw.
Time out
Take a break for 7 days, 14 days, 1 month or 6 months. You cannot play or buy tickets until it ends.
Self-exclusion
Exclude yourself for 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years or 5 years. It cannot be reversed before the end and we will stop all marketing.
Reality check
Every email we send includes your spending in the last 30 days.
To use any tool, email [email protected] from your registered email address or use your account page. We will confirm in writing. For wider protection, you can also join GAMSTOP, the free national self-exclusion scheme, and use blocking software such as Gamban or BetBlocker.
Under 18s
It is illegal for anyone under 18 to gamble with us. We will never knowingly sell a ticket to anyone under 18. We check your date of birth at registration, may ask for ID before you play or claim a prize, and will cancel tickets and withhold prizes if a player is found to be under 18, returning the stake.
Parents and carers: keep your payment cards and passwords private and consider parental controls such as Internet Matters. Young people can talk to Childline on 0800 1111, free.
Where to get help
| Organisation | How they help | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| National Gambling Helpline (GamCare) | Free 24/7 advice, support and live chat | 0808 8020 133 gamcare.org.uk |
| BeGambleAware | Information, self-assessment and support | begambleaware.org |
| GAMSTOP | Free self-exclusion from online gambling companies licensed in Great Britain | gamstop.co.uk |
| Gambling Therapy | Online support and live chat | gamblingtherapy.org |
| Gordon Moody | Residential and online treatment | gordonmoody.org.uk |
| Gam-Anon | Support for family and friends | gamanon.org.uk |
| Samaritans | Emotional support, any time | 116 123 (free) |
| NHS 24 (Scotland) | Urgent health advice | 111 |
| StepChange | Free debt advice | 0800 138 1111 stepchange.org |
| National Debtline | Free debt advice | 0808 808 4000 |
| MoneyHelper | Free, impartial money guidance | 0800 138 7777 moneyhelper.org.uk |
| Gambling Commission | The regulator for gambling in Great Britain | gamblingcommission.gov.uk |
If you are in immediate danger or thinking of harming yourself, call 999.
If it's someone else
Gambling affects families and friends too. Talk calmly, without blame, avoid lending money, protect your own finances, and contact GamCare or Gam-Anon for advice.
Talk to us
Email [email protected] or write to Fyvie Church of Scotland, Burnside of Gourdas, Fyvie, Turriff, Aberdeenshire AB53 8SA. We will treat everything in confidence.
Last updated: 13 October 2026