Highland Hospice
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Inverness
Highland Hospice holds a UK Gambling Commission licence and is a charity based in Inverness. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and its current licence dates from August 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets both in person and 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): Highland Hospice can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Highland Hospice can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Highland Hospice:
Questions and answers
Is Highland Hospice a genuine lottery?
Yes. Highland Hospice is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Highland Hospice holds Gambling Commission account number 5136. Its current licence started in August 2009.
Can I play the Highland Hospice lottery online?
Yes. Highland Hospice 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 | August 2009 | 005136-N-306025-011 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | October 2017 | 005136-A-327149-002 |