Grand Appeal Society
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2010 · Bristol
Grand Appeal Society is a charity based in Bristol that runs a society lottery to raise money for good causes rather than private profit. It can sell lottery tickets in person, and also online or by phone, and its current licence dates from February 2010.
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): Grand Appeal Society can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Grand Appeal Society can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Grand Appeal Society a genuine lottery?
Yes. Grand Appeal Society is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Grand Appeal Society holds Gambling Commission account number 4932. Its current licence started in February 2010.
Can I play the Grand Appeal Society lottery online?
Yes. Grand Appeal Society 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 | February 2010 | 004932-N-307623-008 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | October 2014 | 004932-A-319494-005 |