Dr Kershaw's Hospice
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Oldham
Dr Kershaw's Hospice is a charity in Oldham that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery. It can sell lottery tickets in person such as face to face or on paper, and can also sell tickets online, by phone and in other ways, and its current licence dates from March 2009.
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): Dr Kershaw's Hospice can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Dr Kershaw's Hospice can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Dr Kershaw's Hospice a genuine lottery?
Yes. Dr Kershaw's Hospice is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Dr Kershaw's Hospice holds Gambling Commission account number 5224. Its current licence started in March 2009.
Can I play the Dr Kershaw's Hospice lottery online?
Yes. Dr Kershaw's Hospice 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 | March 2009 | 005224-N-302011-013 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | June 2012 | 005224-A-314122-005 |