Parkinson's Uk: Parkinson's Disease Society
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · London
Parkinson's UK is the public name used by Parkinson's Disease Society, a charity based in London that holds a society lottery licence from the UK Gambling Commission. It runs lotteries to raise money for its cause, and its current licence dates from August 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person and through online 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): Parkinson's Disease Society can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Parkinson's Disease Society can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Lottery names
Parkinson's Disease Society uses this name for its lottery:
- Parkinson's Uk
Questions and answers
Is Parkinson's Uk a genuine lottery?
Yes. Parkinson's Uk is run by Parkinson's Disease Society, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Parkinson's Disease Society holds Gambling Commission account number 4980. Its current licence started in August 2009.
Who runs Parkinson's Uk?
Parkinson's Uk is a trading name of Parkinson's Disease Society, based in London. It is a charity, so the lottery raises money for its own work.
Can I play Parkinson's Uk online?
Yes. Parkinson's Disease Society 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 2009 | 004980-N-305152-010 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | October 2014 | 004980-A-319159-005 |