St Gemma's Hospice
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Leeds
St Gemma's Hospice holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a charity based in Leeds. It runs a society lottery to raise money for its good cause, and its current licence dates from January 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets both in person and through online and distance sales.
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 Gemma's Hospice can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): St Gemma's Hospice can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is St Gemma's Hospice a genuine lottery?
Yes. St Gemma's Hospice is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. St Gemma's Hospice holds Gambling Commission account number 5212. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Can I play the St Gemma's Hospice lottery online?
Yes. St Gemma's 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 | 005212-N-100818-014 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | December 2016 | 005212-A-325155-003 |