Breast Cancer Now
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2015 · London
Breast Cancer Now is a charity based in London that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery that raises money for a good cause. Its current licence dates from July 2015 and allows it to sell lottery tickets both online or by phone and in person, such as face to face or on paper.
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 (Remote): Breast Cancer Now can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): Breast Cancer Now can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Breast Cancer Now:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 042361-R-321603 has a new version in the register: 011 (was 009).
- Non-Remote licence 042361-N-321604 has a new version in the register: 011 (was 009).
Questions and answers
Is Breast Cancer Now a genuine lottery?
Yes. Breast Cancer Now is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Breast Cancer Now holds Gambling Commission account number 42361. Its current licence started in July 2015.
Can I play the Breast Cancer Now lottery online?
Yes. Breast Cancer Now 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 | Remote | Active | July 2015 | 042361-R-321603-011 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | July 2015 | 042361-N-321604-011 |