Macmillan Cancer Support
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2023 · London
Macmillan Cancer Support holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a charity based in London. It runs a society lottery to raise money for its work, and its current licence dates from March 2023, allowing it to sell lottery tickets both in person and through online and other distance methods.
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): Macmillan Cancer Support can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Macmillan Cancer Support can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Macmillan Cancer Support:
Questions and answers
Is Macmillan Cancer Support a genuine lottery?
Yes. Macmillan Cancer Support is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Macmillan Cancer Support holds Gambling Commission account number 4633. Its current licence started in March 2023.
Can I play the Macmillan Cancer Support lottery online?
Yes. Macmillan Cancer Support 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 | March 2023 | 004633-N-336662-005 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | March 2023 | 004633-R-336661-005 |