Wooden Spoon Society
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2026 · Fleet
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 (Remote): Wooden Spoon Society can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
- Society Lottery (Non-Remote): Wooden Spoon Society can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
Register changes
18 October 2026
- Non-Remote: Society Lottery changed from Pending to Active.
- Remote: Society Lottery changed from Pending to Active.
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Added to the public register.
Questions and answers
Is Wooden Spoon Society a genuine lottery?
Yes. Wooden Spoon Society is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Wooden Spoon Society holds Gambling Commission account number 101866. Its current licence started in October 2026.
Can I play the Wooden Spoon Society lottery online?
Yes. Wooden Spoon Society 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 | Remote | Active | October 2026 | 101866-R-343024-001 |
| Society Lottery | Non-Remote | Active | October 2026 | 101866-N-343025-001 |