St Michael's Hospice
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Hereford
St Michael's Hospice holds a UK Gambling Commission licence as a charity based in Hereford. It runs a society lottery to raise money for its good cause, and its current licence dates from October 2009, allowing it to sell lottery tickets in person as well as online and 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): St Michael's Hospice can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): St Michael's Hospice can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 005114-N-306677 has a new version in the register: 017 (was 016).
Questions and answers
Is St Michael's Hospice a genuine lottery?
Yes. St Michael's Hospice is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. St Michael's Hospice holds Gambling Commission account number 5114. Its current licence started in October 2009.
Can I play the St Michael's Hospice lottery online?
Yes. St Michael'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 | October 2009 | 005114-N-306677-017 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | November 2014 | 005114-A-319606-008 |