WWF-UK
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Woking
WWF-UK is a company based in Woking that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence for a society lottery. It raises money for good causes through lotteries and its current licence dates from April 2009, allowing it to sell tickets both in person and online, as well as by phone and 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): WWF-UK can sell lottery tickets in person, for example face to face or on paper.
- Society Lottery (Remote): WWF-UK can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists these websites for WWF-UK:
Questions and answers
Is WWF-UK a genuine lottery?
Yes. WWF-UK is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. WWF-UK holds Gambling Commission account number 5250. Its current licence started in April 2009.
Can I play the WWF-UK lottery online?
Yes. WWF-UK 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 2009 | 005250-N-302977-014 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | April 2009 | 005250-R-302976-015 |