Epilepsy Action: British Epilepsy Association
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2010 · Leeds
Epilepsy Action is the name used by British Epilepsy Association, a charity based in Leeds that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery. It runs lotteries to raise money for its cause and its current licence dates from February 2010, allowing it to sell tickets in person and through online and phone sales.
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): British Epilepsy Association can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): British Epilepsy Association can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Lottery names
British Epilepsy Association uses this name for its lottery:
- Epilepsy Action
Questions and answers
Is Epilepsy Action a genuine lottery?
Yes. Epilepsy Action is run by British Epilepsy Association, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. British Epilepsy Association holds Gambling Commission account number 5195. Its current licence started in February 2010.
Who runs Epilepsy Action?
Epilepsy Action is a trading name of British Epilepsy Association, based in Leeds. It is a charity, so the lottery raises money for its own work.
Can I play Epilepsy Action online?
Yes. British Epilepsy Association 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 2010 | 005195-N-307583-008 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | January 2013 | 005195-A-315574-006 |