Actionaid
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2010 · London
Actionaid is a company based in London that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery, which raises money for good causes rather than private profit. Its current licence dates from July 2010 and it may sell lottery tickets in person as well as online, by phone and through other ways of buying at a distance.
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): Actionaid can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Actionaid can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Actionaid:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 006025-N-308781 has a new version in the register: 014 (was 012).
- Remote licence 006025-R-308780 has a new version in the register: 014 (was 012).
Questions and answers
Is Actionaid a genuine lottery?
Yes. Actionaid is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Actionaid holds Gambling Commission account number 6025. Its current licence started in July 2010.
Can I play the Actionaid lottery online?
Yes. Actionaid 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 | July 2010 | 006025-N-308781-014 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | July 2010 | 006025-R-308780-014 |