Mandatory Documents – Checklist to Determine Eligibility
In order to obtain a lottery licence, organizations must first be deemed eligible for licensing. Please submit the following documentations for review:
Incorporation Papers (Letters Patent)
Constitution and By-Laws
Notification of Charitable Registration (Canada Customs and Revenue Agency) (if applicable)
The most recent Registered Charity Information Return & Public Information Return, as submitted to Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (if applicable)
Financial Statement for Previous Fiscal Year (audited, where applicable)
Detailed outline of all programs/services provided in the previous year and specific costs incurred in delivery
Detailed outline of all programs/service currently provided and specific costs incurred in delivery
The current operating budget
Current Listing of the Board of Directors
Any other information that will assist in determining the charitable nature of the objects and purposes. This could include an annual report, correspondence relating to its charitable number for income-tax purposes, confirmation that it meets the reporting requirements of the Charities Accounting Act
The proposed use of proceeds, which must be consistent with the primary objects and purposes of the organization and of a charitable nature consistent with at least one of the four classifications of charitable purposes:
The Relief of Poverty
The Advancement of Education
The Advancement of Religion
Any Purpose Beneficial to the Community
The Nature of Culture and the Arts
The Nature of Health and Welfare
Sports Organizations
Public Amenities
Service Clubs
Information taken from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s Lottery Licensing Policy Manual and Lottery Licence Terms and Conditions
Please bring the checklist documentation to the Township office at 636 St. Lawrence St, Winchester after you submit the online form.