Rnid: Royal National Institute For Deaf People
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Peterborough
Rnid is the name used by the Royal National Institute For Deaf People, a charity based in Peterborough that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence. It runs a society lottery to raise money for its work, and its current licence dates from October 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person, online and by phone.
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 National Institute For Deaf People can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Royal National Institute For Deaf People can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Lottery names
Royal National Institute For Deaf People uses this name for its lottery:
- Rnid
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Royal National Institute For Deaf People:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 004676-N-306538 has a new version in the register: 019 (was 018).
- Remote licence 004676-R-306537 has a new version in the register: 019 (was 018).
Questions and answers
Is Rnid a genuine lottery?
Yes. Rnid is run by Royal National Institute For Deaf People, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Royal National Institute For Deaf People holds Gambling Commission account number 4676. Its current licence started in October 2009.
Who runs Rnid?
Rnid is a trading name of Royal National Institute For Deaf People, based in Peterborough. It is a charity, so the lottery raises money for its own work.
Can I play Rnid online?
Yes. Royal National Institute For Deaf People 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 | October 2009 | 004676-N-306538-019 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | October 2009 | 004676-R-306537-019 |