Brighter Futures: Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2018 · Swindon
Brighter Futures is the name used for a society lottery run by Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which is based in Swindon. It raises money for good causes linked to the trust and its current licence dates from October 2018, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person as well as online or by phone.
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 Hospital NHS Foundation Trust can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Lottery names
Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust uses this name for its lottery:
- Brighter Futures
Register changes
18 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 046324-N-325014 has a new version in the register: 009 (was 008).
- Remote licence 046324-R-330002 has a new version in the register: 005 (was 004).
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 046324-N-325014 has a new version in the register: 008 (was 007).
- Remote licence 046324-R-330002 has a new version in the register: 004 (was 003).
Questions and answers
Is Brighter Futures a genuine lottery?
Yes. Brighter Futures is run by Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust holds Gambling Commission account number 46324. Its current licence started in October 2018.
Who runs Brighter Futures?
Brighter Futures is a trading name of Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, based in Swindon. It is a charity, so the lottery raises money for its own work.
Can I play Brighter Futures online?
Yes. Great Western Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 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 | October 2018 | 046324-N-325014-009 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | October 2018 | 046324-R-330002-005 |