Community Lottery: Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2023 · Leek
Community Lottery is the name used for a society lottery run under a licence held by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, which is based in Leek. It is allowed to sell lottery tickets online, by phone and in other ways, and its current licence dates from May 2023.
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 (Remote): Staffordshire Moorlands District Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Lottery names
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council uses this name for its lottery:
- Community Lottery
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Staffordshire Moorlands District Council:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Remote licence 062097-R-336862 has a new version in the register: 003 (was 001).
Questions and answers
Is Community Lottery a genuine lottery?
Yes. Community Lottery is run by Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council holds Gambling Commission account number 62097. Its current licence started in May 2023.
Who runs Community Lottery?
Community Lottery is a trading name of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, based in Leek. A society lottery raises money for the purposes of the society, not for private profit.
Can I play Community Lottery online?
Yes. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council holds a remote society lottery licence, so it can sell tickets online and by phone.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | May 2023 | 062097-R-336862-003 |