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WILLOW WOOD HOSPICE PROMOTIONS LIMITED

WILLOW WOOD HOSPICE PROMOTIONS LIMITED is a UK-registered charitable lottery company incorporated in March 1994 to raise funds for Willow Wood Hospice in Ashton-Under-Lyne. It's been licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2007, operating fundraising lotteries to support hospice care. With a company score of 97 (A+), it's one of the most well-governed entities in our database.

Positive Signals

  • Incorporated since 28 March 1994 — over 31 years of continuous active status
  • UKGC-licensed since 2007 — 18+ years of licensed gambling activity
  • A+ company score (97/100) — top-tier governance rating
  • UK-resident directors — all five current directors are UK-based

Overview

Gambling Connection: WILLOW WOOD HOSPICE PROMOTIONS LIMITED holds an active UK Gambling Commission licence, first granted on 31 August 2007, authorising it to run lotteries and fundraising draws in support of Willow Wood Hospice.

WILLOW WOOD HOSPICE PROMOTIONS LIMITED was incorporated on 28 March 1994 as a private limited company to run gambling-related fundraising activities in support of a hospice in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. Its SIC codes cover retail sale via other methods and gambling activities, reflecting its dual role as a lottery promoter for charitable ends. The company has been active without interruption for over 31 years, a track record that's rare even among established commercial operators.

It's majority-owned by a corporate parent in the charity sector, which gives the company a clear public-benefit purpose that distinguishes it from commercial gambling businesses. The board has five current UK-resident directors, and the company has kept its records up to date with Companies House throughout its life. That combination of long-standing status, transparent governance, and clean compliance history explains the A+ company score.

There's no enforcement history and no outstanding charges on record. For consumers, that's a clean bill of health. Charitable lottery operators like this one are subject to the same UKGC licensing requirements as commercial operators, and WILLOW WOOD HOSPICE PROMOTIONS LIMITED has maintained its licence for over 18 years.

Governance

The company has five current UK-resident directors, including one who has served since incorporation in 1994. Ownership sits with a single corporate PSC holding between 75% and 100% of shares and voting rights, giving it strong central oversight. All officers are British nationals resident in the United Kingdom.

Linked UKGC Operators

This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:

Directors & Officers

Current Officers

Current directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Status
HINDS, Christopher Mark Director Active
JACKSON, Timothy Director Active
MILLSON, Philip Joseph Director Active
FLANAGAN, Stephen Director Active
MALTBY, John Hadfield Director Active

Former Officers

Former directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Resigned
ORMSTON, Joanne Patricia Director
LLEWELLIN, Mark Director
FREEMAN, Rachel Director
COWPER, Philip Thomas Director
MCCLOSKEY, Patrick Eugene Director
STEWARD, John Director
WOOD, Peter William Secretary
NEWTON, William Gordon Director
ROGERSON, Sydney Director
WOOD, Peter William Director
WOOD, Peter William Secretary
WILLESCROFT, Martin John Director
LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED Corporate Nominee Secretary
MALTBY, John Hadfield Secretary
LONDON LAW SERVICES LIMITED Corporate Nominee Director
MALTBY, John Hadfield Secretary
LONDON LAW SECRETARIAL LIMITED Corporate Nominee Secretary
LONDON LAW SERVICES LIMITED Corporate Nominee Director

Ownership & Significant Control

Persons with Significant Control

The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:

Persons with Significant Control — source: Companies House
Name Type Ownership Since
Tameside & Glossop Hospice Limited Corporate 75.00% - 100.00%

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