Oxford Hospitals Charity
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2026 · Oxford
Oxford Hospitals Charity holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a company based in Oxford. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, with its current licence dating from February 2026, and 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): Oxford Hospitals Charity can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Oxford Hospitals Charity can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- New licence activity: Ancillary Remote: Society Lottery (Active).
- Non-Remote: Society Lottery changed from Pending to Active.
Questions and answers
Is Oxford Hospitals Charity a genuine lottery?
Yes. Oxford Hospitals Charity is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Oxford Hospitals Charity holds Gambling Commission account number 100629. Its current licence started in February 2026.
Can I play the Oxford Hospitals Charity lottery online?
Yes. Oxford Hospitals Charity 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 | February 2026 | 100629-N-341972-001 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | February 2026 | 100629-A-341973-001 |