Saint Francis Hospice
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Romford
Saint Francis Hospice holds a UK Gambling Commission licence and is based in Romford. It is a charity that runs a society lottery to raise money for its work, and its current licence dates from January 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets both in person and online or 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): Saint Francis Hospice can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Saint Francis Hospice can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Saint Francis Hospice:
Register changes
18 January 2026
- Added to the public register.
Questions and answers
Is Saint Francis Hospice a genuine lottery?
Yes. Saint Francis Hospice is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Saint Francis Hospice holds Gambling Commission account number 4886. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Can I play the Saint Francis Hospice lottery online?
Yes. Saint Francis Hospice 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 | January 2009 | 004886-N-100626-017 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | June 2011 | 004886-R-310987-012 |