Chain Of Hope
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2014 · London
Chain Of Hope holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a society lottery run by an individual based in London. It may raise money for good causes by selling lottery tickets in person, such as face to face or on paper, and also online, by phone and through other ways of selling tickets from a distance, and its current licence dates from October 2014.
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): Chain Of Hope can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Chain Of Hope can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Chain Of Hope:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 038557-N-319211 has a new version in the register: 007 (was 006).
Questions and answers
Is Chain Of Hope a genuine lottery?
Yes. Chain Of Hope is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Chain Of Hope holds Gambling Commission account number 38557. Its current licence started in October 2014.
Can I play the Chain Of Hope lottery online?
Yes. Chain Of Hope 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 | October 2014 | 038557-N-319211-007 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | October 2014 | 038557-A-319212-005 |