Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2014 · London
Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation is a charity based in London that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery, which raises money for good causes rather than private profit. Its current licence dates from October 2014 and it can sell lottery tickets both in person and through online, phone or 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 (Remote): Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 038704-N-319285 has a new version in the register: 014 (was 013).
Questions and answers
Is Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation a genuine lottery?
Yes. Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation holds Gambling Commission account number 38704. Its current licence started in October 2014.
Can I play the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation lottery online?
Yes. Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation 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 | Remote | Active | October 2014 | 038704-A-319286-006 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | October 2014 | 038704-N-319285-014 |