Royal Osteoporosis Society
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Bath
Royal Osteoporosis Society holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a charity based in Bath. It runs society lotteries to raise money for its work, and its current licence dates from March 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets both in person and through online and 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 (Non-Remote): Royal Osteoporosis Society can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Royal Osteoporosis Society can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 004658-N-302197 has a new version in the register: 019 (was 018).
Questions and answers
Is Royal Osteoporosis Society a genuine lottery?
Yes. Royal Osteoporosis Society is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Royal Osteoporosis Society holds Gambling Commission account number 4658. Its current licence started in March 2009.
Can I play the Royal Osteoporosis Society lottery online?
Yes. Royal Osteoporosis 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 | March 2009 | 004658-N-302197-019 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | August 2015 | 004658-A-322035-006 |