Cancer Research UK
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · London
Cancer Research UK holds a UK gambling licence and is based in London. It runs a society lottery to raise money for its charitable work, and its current licence dates from January 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets both in person and online or by phone.
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): Cancer Research UK can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Cancer Research UK can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Cancer Research UK:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 005026-R-315358 has a new version in the register: 013 (was 012).
- Non-Remote licence 005026-N-100710 has a new version in the register: 020 (was 019).
Questions and answers
Is Cancer Research UK a genuine lottery?
Yes. Cancer Research UK is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Cancer Research UK holds Gambling Commission account number 5026. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Can I play the Cancer Research UK lottery online?
Yes. Cancer Research UK 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 | January 2009 | 005026-N-100710-020 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | November 2012 | 005026-R-315358-013 |