Wigan And Leigh Hospice
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Wigan
Wigan And Leigh Hospice is a charity based in Wigan that holds a society lottery licence from the UK Gambling Commission. It runs lotteries that raise money for its work, and its current licence dates from January 2009, allowing it to sell tickets in person as well as online, by phone and in other 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): Wigan And Leigh Hospice can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Wigan And Leigh Hospice can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Ancillary Remote licence 005202-A-333340 has a new version in the register: 005 (was 004).
- Non-Remote licence 005202-N-300415 has a new version in the register: 020 (was 019).
Questions and answers
Is Wigan And Leigh Hospice a genuine lottery?
Yes. Wigan And Leigh Hospice is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Wigan And Leigh Hospice holds Gambling Commission account number 5202. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Can I play the Wigan And Leigh Hospice lottery online?
Yes. Wigan And Leigh 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 | January 2009 | 005202-N-300415-020 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | May 2021 | 005202-A-333340-005 |