Royal Horticultural Society
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · London
Royal Horticultural Society holds a UK Gambling Commission licence and is a charity based in London. It runs a society lottery to raise money for its work, and its current licence dates from November 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person and also online, by phone and in other ways.
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 Horticultural Society can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Royal Horticultural Society can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Royal Horticultural Society:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 005118-N-306898 has a new version in the register: 011 (was 010).
- Remote licence 005118-R-306897 has a new version in the register: 011 (was 010).
Questions and answers
Is Royal Horticultural Society a genuine lottery?
Yes. Royal Horticultural Society is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Royal Horticultural Society holds Gambling Commission account number 5118. Its current licence started in November 2009.
Can I play the Royal Horticultural Society lottery online?
Yes. Royal Horticultural 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 | November 2009 | 005118-N-306898-011 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | November 2009 | 005118-R-306897-011 |