Cats' Protection
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2008 · Haywards Heath
Cats' Protection holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a society lottery based in Haywards Heath. It runs lotteries to raise money for good causes linked to its work, and its current licence dates from December 2008. It can sell lottery tickets online, by phone, in person and on paper.
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): Cats' Protection can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Cats' Protection can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Cats' Protection:
Questions and answers
Is Cats' Protection a genuine lottery?
Yes. Cats' Protection is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Cats' Protection holds Gambling Commission account number 4905. Its current licence started in December 2008.
Can I play the Cats' Protection lottery online?
Yes. Cats' Protection 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 | December 2008 | 004905-N-300168-013 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | December 2008 | 004905-R-300167-014 |