Age UK
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2022 · London
Age UK holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a company based in London. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and its current licence dates from April 2022, allowing it to sell lottery tickets both in person and through online and other distance methods.
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): Age UK can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Age UK can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Age UK:
Questions and answers
Is Age UK a genuine lottery?
Yes. Age UK is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Age UK holds Gambling Commission account number 24446. Its current licence started in April 2022.
Can I play the Age UK lottery online?
Yes. Age UK 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 | April 2022 | 024446-N-334802-003 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | April 2022 | 024446-R-334801-003 |