Concern Worldwide UK
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2010 · London
Concern Worldwide UK 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 May 2010 and it can sell lottery tickets both in person and online, including 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): Concern Worldwide UK can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Concern Worldwide 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 Concern Worldwide UK:
Questions and answers
Is Concern Worldwide UK a genuine lottery?
Yes. Concern Worldwide UK is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Concern Worldwide UK holds Gambling Commission account number 26398. Its current licence started in May 2010.
Can I play the Concern Worldwide UK lottery online?
Yes. Concern Worldwide 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 | May 2010 | 026398-N-308208-010 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | May 2024 | 026398-A-338797-001 |