British Red Cross Society
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · London
The British Red Cross Society holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a charity based in London. It runs a society lottery that raises money for its good causes, and under this licence its current licence dates from August 2009 and it may sell lottery tickets in person and also 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): British Red Cross Society can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): British Red Cross Society can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for British Red Cross Society:
Questions and answers
Is British Red Cross Society a genuine lottery?
Yes. British Red Cross Society is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. British Red Cross Society holds Gambling Commission account number 4686. Its current licence started in August 2009.
Can I play the British Red Cross Society lottery online?
Yes. British Red Cross Society 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 | 004686-N-304931-014 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | September 2018 | 004686-R-329334-007 |