Northumberland County Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2019 · Morpeth
Northumberland County Council holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a local authority based in Morpeth. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, and its current licence dates from November 2019, allowing it to sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in other ways that do not involve face to face sales.
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): Northumberland County Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 055609-R-331650 has a new version in the register: 005 (was 004).
Questions and answers
Is Northumberland County Council a genuine lottery?
Yes. Northumberland County Council is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Northumberland County Council holds Gambling Commission account number 55609. Its current licence started in November 2019.
Can I play the Northumberland County Council lottery online?
Yes. Northumberland County 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 | November 2019 | 055609-R-331650-005 |