Royal Surrey Charity
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2025 · Leeds
Royal Surrey Charity is a charity based in Leeds that holds a UK gambling licence. It runs a society lottery to raise money for good causes, and its current licence dates from July 2025, allowing it to sell lottery tickets both online or by other remote methods and in person such as face to face or on paper.
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 Surrey Charity can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): Royal Surrey Charity can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Ancillary Remote licence 066883-A-340829 has a new version in the register: 002 (was 001).
- Non-Remote licence 066883-N-340828 has a new version in the register: 002 (was 001).
Questions and answers
Is Royal Surrey Charity a genuine lottery?
Yes. Royal Surrey Charity is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Royal Surrey Charity holds Gambling Commission account number 66883. Its current licence started in July 2025.
Can I play the Royal Surrey Charity lottery online?
Yes. Royal Surrey Charity 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 | July 2025 | 066883-A-340829-002 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | July 2025 | 066883-N-340828-002 |