British Trust For Ornithology
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2010 · Thetford
British Trust For Ornithology is a charity based in Thetford that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence. It runs a society lottery to raise money for its work and its current licence dates from September 2010, allowing it to sell lottery tickets both in person and through online and other distance methods.
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 Trust For Ornithology can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): British Trust For Ornithology can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is British Trust For Ornithology a genuine lottery?
Yes. British Trust For Ornithology is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. British Trust For Ornithology holds Gambling Commission account number 27661. Its current licence started in September 2010.
Can I play the British Trust For Ornithology lottery online?
Yes. British Trust For Ornithology 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 | September 2010 | 027661-N-309181-008 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | November 2014 | 027661-A-319527-004 |