Forest of Dean DC
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2019 · Coleford
Forest of Dean DC is a company based in Coleford that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery, which means it raises money for good causes rather than private profit. Its current licence dates from October 2019 and it can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and through other ways of selling at a distance.
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): Forest of Dean DC can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Forest of Dean DC:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 054680-R-331620 has a new version in the register: 003 (was 002).
Questions and answers
Is Forest of Dean DC a genuine lottery?
Yes. Forest of Dean DC is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Forest of Dean DC holds Gambling Commission account number 54680. Its current licence started in October 2019.
Can I play the Forest of Dean DC lottery online?
Yes. Forest of Dean DC holds a remote society lottery licence, so it can sell tickets online and by phone.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | October 2019 | 054680-R-331620-003 |