Barnardo's
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Ilford
Barnardo's holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a company based in Ilford. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and its current licence dates from August 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person as well as online, by phone and in other ways.
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): Barnardo's can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Barnardo's can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Barnardo's:
Register changes
11 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 004642-N-305392 has a new version in the register: 018 (was 017).
- Remote licence 004642-R-310383 has a new version in the register: 017 (was 016).
18 January 2026
- Non-Remote licence 004642-N-305392 has a new version in the register: 017 (was 016).
- Remote licence 004642-R-310383 has a new version in the register: 016 (was 015).
Questions and answers
Is Barnardo's a genuine lottery?
Yes. Barnardo's is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Barnardo's holds Gambling Commission account number 4642. Its current licence started in August 2009.
Can I play the Barnardo's lottery online?
Yes. Barnardo's 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 | August 2009 | 004642-N-305392-018 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | March 2011 | 004642-R-310383-017 |