Cheltenham And Gloucester Hospitals Charity: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2026 · Cheltenham
Cheltenham And Gloucester Hospitals Charity is the public name for the gambling licence held by Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust General Charitable Fund, a company based in Cheltenham. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes linked to the hospitals, and its current licence dates from April 2026, allowing it to sell lottery tickets both online and in person.
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): GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
Lottery names
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND uses this name for its lottery:
- Cheltenham And Gloucester Hospitals Charity
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Added to the public register.
Questions and answers
Is Cheltenham And Gloucester Hospitals Charity a genuine lottery?
Yes. Cheltenham And Gloucester Hospitals Charity is run by GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND holds Gambling Commission account number 101135. Its current licence started in April 2026.
Who runs Cheltenham And Gloucester Hospitals Charity?
Cheltenham And Gloucester Hospitals Charity is a trading name of GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND, based in Cheltenham. A society lottery raises money for the purposes of the society, not for private profit.
Can I play Cheltenham And Gloucester Hospitals Charity online?
Yes. GLOUCESTERSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST GENERAL CHARITABLE FUND 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 | April 2026 | 101135-A-342243-001 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | April 2026 | 101135-N-342242-001 |