Make-A-Wish: Make-A-Wish Foundation UK
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2023 · Reading
Make-A-Wish is the name used by Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, a charity based in Reading that holds a society lottery licence from the UK Gambling Commission. It runs lotteries to raise money for its work and its current licence dates from October 2023, 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): Make-A-Wish Foundation UK can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Make-A-Wish Foundation UK can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Lottery names
Make-A-Wish Foundation UK uses these names for its lottery:
- Make-A-Wish
- Make-A-Wish Uk
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Make-A-Wish Foundation UK:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Website added: https://makeawish.weeklylottery.org.uk/ (Active).
- Website added: https://www.make-a-wish.org.uk/ (Active).
- Non-Remote licence 062994-N-337623 has a new version in the register: 004 (was 003).
- Remote licence 062994-R-337622 has a new version in the register: 004 (was 003).
Questions and answers
Is Make-A-Wish a genuine lottery?
Yes. Make-A-Wish is run by Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Make-A-Wish Foundation UK holds Gambling Commission account number 62994. Its current licence started in October 2023.
Who runs Make-A-Wish?
Make-A-Wish is a trading name of Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, based in Reading. It is a charity, so the lottery raises money for its own work.
Can I play Make-A-Wish online?
Yes. Make-A-Wish Foundation UK 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 2023 | 062994-N-337623-004 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | October 2023 | 062994-R-337622-004 |