Downs Syndrome Association
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Teddington
Downs Syndrome Association holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a charity based in Teddington. It runs a society lottery that raises money for its good cause, and its current licence dates from January 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person and also 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): Downs Syndrome Association can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Downs Syndrome Association can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Downs Syndrome Association a genuine lottery?
Yes. Downs Syndrome Association is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Downs Syndrome Association holds Gambling Commission account number 802. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Can I play the Downs Syndrome Association lottery online?
Yes. Downs Syndrome Association 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 | January 2009 | 000802-N-102973-014 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | March 2023 | 000802-A-336542-002 |