Sheffield Hospitals Charity
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2017 · Sheffield
Sheffield Hospitals Charity holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a charity based in Sheffield. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes linked to its work, and its current licence dates from July 2017, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person and also 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): Sheffield Hospitals Charity can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Sheffield Hospitals Charity can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Sheffield Hospitals Charity:
Questions and answers
Is Sheffield Hospitals Charity a genuine lottery?
Yes. Sheffield Hospitals Charity is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Sheffield Hospitals Charity holds Gambling Commission account number 48646. Its current licence started in July 2017.
Can I play the Sheffield Hospitals Charity lottery online?
Yes. Sheffield Hospitals 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 | Non-Remote | Active | July 2017 | 048646-N-326644-006 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | February 2018 | 048646-A-327892-003 |