Stroke Association
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2010 · London
Stroke Association holds a UK Gambling Commission licence in London for a society lottery, which means it runs lotteries to raise money for its charitable work rather than private profit. Its current licence dates from January 2010 and it can sell lottery tickets both in person and online, as well as by phone and similar methods.
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): Stroke Association can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Stroke Association can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for Stroke Association:
Questions and answers
Is Stroke Association a genuine lottery?
Yes. Stroke Association is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Stroke Association holds Gambling Commission account number 4703. Its current licence started in January 2010.
Can I play the Stroke Association lottery online?
Yes. Stroke Association 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 2010 | 004703-N-307444-013 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | April 2012 | 004703-A-313725-005 |