NSPCC
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2010 · London
NSPCC holds a UK Gambling Commission licence and is based in London. It runs a society lottery to raise money for its work, with its current licence dating from October 2010, and it can 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): NSPCC can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): NSPCC can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for NSPCC:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 004781-N-309341 has a new version in the register: 018 (was 017).
- Remote licence 004781-R-323612 has a new version in the register: 010 (was 009).
Questions and answers
Is NSPCC a genuine lottery?
Yes. NSPCC is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. NSPCC holds Gambling Commission account number 4781. Its current licence started in October 2010.
Can I play the NSPCC lottery online?
Yes. NSPCC 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 2010 | 004781-N-309341-018 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | April 2016 | 004781-R-323612-010 |