Sightsavers International: Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Haywards Heath
Sightsavers International is the name used by the Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind, a charity based in Haywards Heath that holds a gambling licence from the UK Gambling Commission. It runs a society lottery that raises money for its work and its current licence dates from July 2009, allowing it to sell tickets both in person and online.
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): Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Lottery names
Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind uses this name for its lottery:
- Sightsavers International
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 004885-R-329408 has a new version in the register: 005 (was 004).
- Non-Remote licence 004885-N-304871 has a new version in the register: 018 (was 017).
Questions and answers
Is Sightsavers International a genuine lottery?
Yes. Sightsavers International is run by Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind holds Gambling Commission account number 4885. Its current licence started in July 2009.
Who runs Sightsavers International?
Sightsavers International is a trading name of Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind, based in Haywards Heath. It is a charity, so the lottery raises money for its own work.
Can I play Sightsavers International online?
Yes. Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind 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 | July 2009 | 004885-N-304871-018 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | October 2018 | 004885-R-329408-005 |