Gluten Free Lottery: Coeliac UK
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2010 · High Wycombe
Gluten Free Lottery is the name used for a society lottery run under a UK Gambling Commission licence held by Coeliac UK, a company based in High Wycombe. It is a lottery that raises money for good causes and its current licence dates from June 2010, allowing it to sell 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): Coeliac UK can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Coeliac UK can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Lottery names
Coeliac UK uses this name for its lottery:
- Gluten Free Lottery
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Coeliac UK:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 004895-N-308601 has a new version in the register: 016 (was 014).
- Remote licence 004895-R-311997 has a new version in the register: 015 (was 013).
Questions and answers
Is Gluten Free Lottery a genuine lottery?
Yes. Gluten Free Lottery is run by Coeliac UK, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Coeliac UK holds Gambling Commission account number 4895. Its current licence started in June 2010.
Who runs Gluten Free Lottery?
Gluten Free Lottery is a trading name of Coeliac UK, based in High Wycombe. A society lottery raises money for the purposes of the society, not for private profit.
Can I play Gluten Free Lottery online?
Yes. Coeliac 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 | June 2010 | 004895-N-308601-016 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | November 2011 | 004895-R-311997-015 |