Catholic Agency For Overseas Development
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2015 · London
Catholic Agency For Overseas Development is a company based in London that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery, which raises money for good causes rather than private profit. Its current licence dates from July 2015 and allows 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): Catholic Agency For Overseas Development can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Catholic Agency For Overseas Development can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Catholic Agency For Overseas Development:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Website raffleplayer.com is no longer on the licence.
Questions and answers
Is Catholic Agency For Overseas Development a genuine lottery?
Yes. Catholic Agency For Overseas Development is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Catholic Agency For Overseas Development holds Gambling Commission account number 42347. Its current licence started in July 2015.
Can I play the Catholic Agency For Overseas Development lottery online?
Yes. Catholic Agency For Overseas Development 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 | July 2015 | 042347-N-321733-005 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | June 2020 | 042347-A-332725-001 |