St Margaret's Somerset Hospice
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Taunton
St Margaret's Somerset Hospice holds a UK gambling licence as a charity based in Taunton. It runs a society lottery that raises money for good causes and its current licence dates from December 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person and also online, by phone and through other ways of buying at a distance.
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 Margaret's Somerset Hospice can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): St Margaret's Somerset 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 St Margaret's Somerset Hospice:
Questions and answers
Is St Margaret's Somerset Hospice a genuine lottery?
Yes. St Margaret's Somerset Hospice is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. St Margaret's Somerset Hospice holds Gambling Commission account number 4624. Its current licence started in December 2009.
Can I play the St Margaret's Somerset Hospice lottery online?
Yes. St Margaret's Somerset 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 | December 2009 | 004624-N-307288-020 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | December 2009 | 004624-R-307287-020 |