St Columba's Hospice Care
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2010 · Edinburgh
St Columba's Hospice Care is a charity in Edinburgh that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery that raises money for a good cause. It can sell lottery tickets in person, such as face to face or on paper, and its current licence dates from January 2010.
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): St Columba's Hospice Care can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): St Columba's Hospice Care can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for St Columba's Hospice Care:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Website added: https://www.supportstcolumbas.org.uk/ (Active).
- Non-Remote licence 004955-N-307402 has a new version in the register: 015 (was 014).
Questions and answers
Is St Columba's Hospice Care a genuine lottery?
Yes. St Columba's Hospice Care is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. St Columba's Hospice Care holds Gambling Commission account number 4955. Its current licence started in January 2010.
Can I play the St Columba's Hospice Care lottery online?
Yes. St Columba's Hospice Care 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 2010 | 004955-N-307402-015 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | July 2012 | 004955-A-314412-009 |