Great Western Air Ambulance
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2015 · Bristol
Great Western Air Ambulance holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as an individual based in Bristol. It runs a society lottery to raise money for its cause, and its current licence dates from July 2015, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person, 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): Great Western Air Ambulance can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Great Western Air Ambulance can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 041913-N-321682 has a new version in the register: 007 (was 006).
Questions and answers
Is Great Western Air Ambulance a genuine lottery?
Yes. Great Western Air Ambulance is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Great Western Air Ambulance holds Gambling Commission account number 41913. Its current licence started in July 2015.
Can I play the Great Western Air Ambulance lottery online?
Yes. Great Western Air Ambulance 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 | July 2015 | 041913-N-321682-007 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | July 2015 | 041913-A-321683-003 |