Oxfam GB
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2016 · Oxford Business Park South
Oxfam GB holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a company based in Oxford Business Park South. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes and can sell lottery tickets in person, such as face to face or on paper, as well as online, by phone and through other ways. Its current licence dates from August 2016.
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): Oxfam GB can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Oxfam GB can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Oxfam GB:
Questions and answers
Is Oxfam GB a genuine lottery?
Yes. Oxfam GB is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Oxfam GB holds Gambling Commission account number 46163. Its current licence started in August 2016.
Can I play the Oxfam GB lottery online?
Yes. Oxfam GB 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 | August 2016 | 046163-N-324573-006 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | August 2016 | 046163-R-324572-006 |