Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity: University Hospitals Bristol & Weston Charity
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2022 · Bristol
Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity is the name used by University Hospitals Bristol & Weston Charity, a charity based in Bristol. It runs a society lottery to raise money for good causes linked to the hospitals, and its current licence dates from April 2022, allowing it to sell lottery tickets both in person and through online and other distance 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): University Hospitals Bristol & Weston Charity can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): University Hospitals Bristol & Weston Charity can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Lottery names
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston Charity uses this name for its lottery:
- Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity
Questions and answers
Is Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity a genuine lottery?
Yes. Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity is run by University Hospitals Bristol & Weston Charity, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. University Hospitals Bristol & Weston Charity holds Gambling Commission account number 59772. Its current licence started in April 2022.
Who runs Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity?
Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity is a trading name of University Hospitals Bristol & Weston Charity, based in Bristol. It is a charity, so the lottery raises money for its own work.
Can I play Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity online?
Yes. University Hospitals Bristol & Weston Charity 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 | April 2022 | 059772-N-334905-006 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | April 2022 | 059772-A-334906-005 |