World Horse Welfare
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Norwich
World Horse Welfare is a charity based in Norwich that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery. It runs lotteries to raise money for its good cause and its current licence dates from May 2009, allowing it to 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): World Horse Welfare can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): World Horse Welfare can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Questions and answers
Is World Horse Welfare a genuine lottery?
Yes. World Horse Welfare is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. World Horse Welfare holds Gambling Commission account number 4708. Its current licence started in May 2009.
Can I play the World Horse Welfare lottery online?
Yes. World Horse 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 | May 2009 | 004708-N-303024-020 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | May 2013 | 004708-A-316414-007 |