British Heart Foundation
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2010 · London
British Heart Foundation holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a charity based in London. It runs a society lottery to raise money for good causes, and its current licence dates from May 2010, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person, 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 (Remote): British Heart Foundation can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): British Heart Foundation 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 British Heart Foundation:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 004818-R-308189 has a new version in the register: 017 (was 016).
- Non-Remote licence 004818-N-308190 has a new version in the register: 018 (was 017).
Questions and answers
Is British Heart Foundation a genuine lottery?
Yes. British Heart Foundation is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. British Heart Foundation holds Gambling Commission account number 4818. Its current licence started in May 2010.
Can I play the British Heart Foundation lottery online?
Yes. British Heart Foundation 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 | May 2010 | 004818-R-308189-017 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | May 2010 | 004818-N-308190-018 |