Barnsley Hospice: Barnsley Hospice Appeal
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2011 · Barnsley
Barnsley Hospice is the name used by Barnsley Hospice Appeal, a charity based in Barnsley that holds a society lottery licence from the UK Gambling Commission. It runs lotteries to raise money for its cause, and its current licence dates from January 2011, allowing it to sell tickets both in person and 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): Barnsley Hospice Appeal can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Barnsley Hospice Appeal can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Lottery names
Barnsley Hospice Appeal uses this name for its lottery:
- Barnsley Hospice
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Barnsley Hospice Appeal:
Register changes
18 January 2026
- Non-Remote licence 028638-N-310066 has a new version in the register: 018 (was 017).
- Ancillary Remote licence 028638-A-313714 has a new version in the register: 010 (was 009).
Questions and answers
Is Barnsley Hospice a genuine lottery?
Yes. Barnsley Hospice is run by Barnsley Hospice Appeal, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Barnsley Hospice Appeal holds Gambling Commission account number 28638. Its current licence started in January 2011.
Who runs Barnsley Hospice?
Barnsley Hospice is a trading name of Barnsley Hospice Appeal, based in Barnsley. It is a charity, so the lottery raises money for its own work.
Can I play Barnsley Hospice online?
Yes. Barnsley Hospice Appeal 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 | January 2011 | 028638-N-310066-018 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | April 2012 | 028638-A-313714-010 |