Wirral Hospice St John’s
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Wirral
Wirral Hospice St John’s is a charity in Wirral that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery, which raises money for a good cause rather than private profit. Its current licence dates from January 2009 and it may sell lottery 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): Wirral Hospice St John’s can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Wirral Hospice St John’s can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 004098-N-104000 has a new version in the register: 016 (was 015).
Questions and answers
Is Wirral Hospice St John’s a genuine lottery?
Yes. Wirral Hospice St John’s is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Wirral Hospice St John’s holds Gambling Commission account number 4098. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Can I play the Wirral Hospice St John’s lottery online?
Yes. Wirral Hospice St John’s 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 | 004098-N-104000-016 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | June 2012 | 004098-A-314217-006 |