Afk: Action For Kids Charitable Trust
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · London
Afk is the name used by Action For Kids Charitable Trust, a charity based in London that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery. It runs lotteries to raise money for good causes, and its current licence dates from January 2009, allowing it to sell tickets in person and also online or by phone.
What the licence covers
A society lottery raises money for the purposes of the society that runs it, for example a charity, a sports club or a community group. It is not run for private profit. Larger society lotteries need a licence from the Gambling Commission.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): Action For Kids Charitable Trust can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Action For Kids Charitable Trust can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Lottery names
Action For Kids Charitable Trust uses this name for its lottery:
- Afk
Questions and answers
Is Afk a genuine lottery?
Yes. Afk is run by Action For Kids Charitable Trust, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Action For Kids Charitable Trust holds Gambling Commission account number 5089. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who runs Afk?
Afk is a trading name of Action For Kids Charitable Trust, based in London. It is a charity, so the lottery raises money for its own work.
Can I play Afk online?
Yes. Action For Kids Charitable Trust holds a remote society lottery licence, so it can sell tickets online and by phone, and a non-remote licence for tickets sold in person.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 005089-N-100413-017 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | April 2023 | 005089-A-336735-003 |