Army Benevolent Fund
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · London
Army Benevolent Fund holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a society lottery based in London. It runs lotteries to raise money for good causes, and its current licence dates from February 2009, allowing it to sell tickets in person as well as online, by phone and by other similar 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): Army Benevolent Fund can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Army Benevolent Fund can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Army Benevolent Fund:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- New licence activity: Remote: Society Lottery (Active).
- Ancillary Remote: Society Lottery is no longer on the licence.
- Website added: lottery.armybenevolentfund.org (White Label).
- Non-Remote licence 005040-N-301734 has a new version in the register: 013 (was 011).
Questions and answers
Is Army Benevolent Fund a genuine lottery?
Yes. Army Benevolent Fund is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Army Benevolent Fund holds Gambling Commission account number 5040. Its current licence started in February 2009.
Can I play the Army Benevolent Fund lottery online?
Yes. Army Benevolent Fund 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 | February 2009 | 005040-N-301734-013 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | August 2026 | 005040-R-342925-001 |