North Hertfordshire District Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2021 · Letchworth Garden City
North Hertfordshire District Council holds a UK licence for a society lottery and is based in Letchworth Garden City. It runs lotteries to raise money for good causes rather than private profit, and its current licence dates from October 2021.
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 (Remote): North Hertfordshire District Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 058145-R-333876 has a new version in the register: 002 (was 001).
Questions and answers
Is North Hertfordshire District Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. North Hertfordshire District Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. North Hertfordshire District Council holds Gambling Commission account number 58145. Its current licence started in October 2021.
Can I play the North Hertfordshire District Council lottery online?
Yes. North Hertfordshire District Council holds a remote society lottery licence, so it can sell tickets online and by phone.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | October 2021 | 058145-R-333876-002 |