Fire Brigades Union
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2016 · London
Fire Brigades Union holds a UK licence for a society lottery based in London. It runs lotteries that raise money for good causes and its current licence dates from September 2016, allowing it to sell tickets both in person and through online, phone and other distance methods.
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 (Remote): Fire Brigades Union can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): Fire Brigades Union can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Fire Brigades Union:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 046564-N-327894 has a new version in the register: 005 (was 004).
- Remote licence 046564-R-324800 has a new version in the register: 007 (was 006).
Questions and answers
Is Fire Brigades Union a genuine lottery?
Yes. Fire Brigades Union is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Fire Brigades Union holds Gambling Commission account number 46564. Its current licence started in September 2016.
Can I play the Fire Brigades Union lottery online?
Yes. Fire Brigades Union 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 | Remote | Active | September 2016 | 046564-R-324800-007 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | February 2018 | 046564-N-327894-005 |