Alzheimer's Research UK
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2014 · Cambridge
Alzheimer's Research UK holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a society lottery and is based in Cambridge. It runs lotteries to raise money for its causes, and its current licence dates from March 2014, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person as well as 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): Alzheimer's Research UK can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Alzheimer's Research UK can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Alzheimer's Research UK:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Website added: https://foracure.affinitylottery.org.uk (Active).
Questions and answers
Is Alzheimer's Research UK a genuine lottery?
Yes. Alzheimer's Research UK is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Alzheimer's Research UK holds Gambling Commission account number 37003. Its current licence started in March 2014.
Can I play the Alzheimer's Research UK lottery online?
Yes. Alzheimer's Research 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 | March 2014 | 037003-N-317981-010 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | August 2022 | 037003-A-335523-001 |