Unison Welfare
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · London
Unison Welfare is a charity based in London that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery that helps raise money for good causes. Under this licence its current licence dates from January 2009 it can sell lottery tickets in person and can also sell tickets 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): Unison Welfare can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Unison Welfare can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is Unison Welfare a genuine lottery?
Yes. Unison Welfare is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Unison Welfare holds Gambling Commission account number 8978. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Can I play the Unison Welfare lottery online?
Yes. Unison Welfare 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 2009 | 008978-N-104471-014 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | May 2018 | 008978-A-328565-002 |