East Cheshire Hospice Lottery
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 ยท Macclesfield
East Cheshire Hospice Lottery holds a UK gambling licence as a charity based in Macclesfield. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes and its current licence dates from January 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person as well as online, by phone and in other ways.
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): East Cheshire Hospice Lottery can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): East Cheshire Hospice Lottery can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is East Cheshire Hospice Lottery a genuine lottery?
Yes. East Cheshire Hospice Lottery is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. East Cheshire Hospice Lottery holds Gambling Commission account number 5094. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Can I play the East Cheshire Hospice Lottery lottery online?
Yes. East Cheshire Hospice Lottery 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 | 005094-N-100752-018 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | June 2012 | 005094-A-314301-006 |