Alzheimer's Society
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2013 · London
Alzheimer's Society holds a UK gambling licence as a charity based in London. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and its current licence dates from May 2013, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person and also online, by phone and through other ways of selling 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): Alzheimer's Society can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Alzheimer's Society 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 Society:
Questions and answers
Is Alzheimer's Society a genuine lottery?
Yes. Alzheimer's Society is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Alzheimer's Society holds Gambling Commission account number 34971. Its current licence started in May 2013.
Can I play the Alzheimer's Society lottery online?
Yes. Alzheimer's Society 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 | May 2013 | 034971-N-316390-014 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | February 2018 | 034971-R-327961-006 |