Rspca Trading Limited: Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Horsham
Rspca Trading Limited is the name used for a society lottery run under the licence held by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a charity based in Horsham. It raises money for its cause by selling lottery tickets in person and through online, phone and other distance sales, and its current licence dates from April 2009.
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 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Lottery names
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals uses this name for its lottery:
- Rspca Trading Limited
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 004663-N-302417 has a new version in the register: 017 (was 016).
- Remote licence 004663-R-310669 has a new version in the register: 016 (was 015).
Questions and answers
Is Rspca Trading Limited a genuine lottery?
Yes. Rspca Trading Limited is run by Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals holds Gambling Commission account number 4663. Its current licence started in April 2009.
Who runs Rspca Trading Limited?
Rspca Trading Limited is a trading name of Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, based in Horsham. It is a charity, so the lottery raises money for its own work.
Can I play Rspca Trading Limited online?
Yes. Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 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 | April 2009 | 004663-N-302417-017 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | May 2011 | 004663-R-310669-016 |