National Autistic Society
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · London
National Autistic Society holds a UK gambling licence as a charity based in London. It runs a society lottery to raise money for its cause, and its current licence dates from October 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets both in person and through online, phone 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): National Autistic Society can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): National Autistic Society can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for National Autistic Society:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 004729-N-306655 has a new version in the register: 011 (was 010).
Questions and answers
Is National Autistic Society a genuine lottery?
Yes. National Autistic Society is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. National Autistic Society holds Gambling Commission account number 4729. Its current licence started in October 2009.
Can I play the National Autistic Society lottery online?
Yes. National Autistic Society 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 2009 | 004729-N-306655-011 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | May 2014 | 004729-A-318380-006 |