St John Ambulance
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2014 · London
St John Ambulance, based in London, holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery that raises money for good causes rather than private profit. Its current licence dates from May 2014 and lets it sell lottery tickets in person, as well as online, by phone and in other similar ways.
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 John Ambulance can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): St John Ambulance 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 John Ambulance:
Questions and answers
Is St John Ambulance a genuine lottery?
Yes. St John Ambulance is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. St John Ambulance holds Gambling Commission account number 4782. Its current licence started in May 2014.
Can I play the St John Ambulance lottery online?
Yes. St John Ambulance 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 | May 2014 | 004782-N-318265-012 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | October 2017 | 004782-A-327201-004 |