Freedom from Torture
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · London
Freedom from Torture holds a UK gambling licence as a company based in London. It runs a society lottery that raises money for its work, and its current licence dates from September 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): Freedom from Torture can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Freedom from Torture can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Freedom from Torture:
Questions and answers
Is Freedom from Torture a genuine lottery?
Yes. Freedom from Torture is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Freedom from Torture holds Gambling Commission account number 4625. Its current licence started in September 2009.
Can I play the Freedom from Torture lottery online?
Yes. Freedom from Torture 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 | September 2009 | 004625-N-305826-015 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | February 2020 | 004625-A-332228-002 |