Rowcroft House Foundation Limited: Rowcroft Hospice Lottery
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Torquay
Rowcroft House Foundation Limited is the name behind the Rowcroft Hospice Lottery, a charity based in Torquay. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes, selling tickets both in person and online, and its current licence dates from January 2009 under the UK Gambling Commission.
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): Rowcroft Hospice Lottery can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Rowcroft Hospice Lottery can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Lottery names
Rowcroft Hospice Lottery uses this name for its lottery:
- Rowcroft House Foundation Limited
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Rowcroft Hospice Lottery:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 004273-N-103642 has a new version in the register: 015 (was 013).
- Ancillary Remote licence 004273-A-317636 has a new version in the register: 007 (was 006).
Questions and answers
Is Rowcroft House Foundation Limited a genuine lottery?
Yes. Rowcroft House Foundation Limited is run by Rowcroft Hospice Lottery, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Rowcroft Hospice Lottery holds Gambling Commission account number 4273. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who runs Rowcroft House Foundation Limited?
Rowcroft House Foundation Limited is a trading name of Rowcroft Hospice Lottery, based in Torquay. It is a charity, so the lottery raises money for its own work.
Can I play Rowcroft House Foundation Limited online?
Yes. Rowcroft Hospice Lottery 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 | January 2009 | 004273-N-103642-015 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | December 2013 | 004273-A-317636-007 |