Overview

Operator Type: Society lottery operator

Caudwell Children is a UK-based charity that holds a licence from the Gambling Commission (UKGC) to operate society lotteries. It first received its licence on 15 October 2012 and has maintained it continuously. The operator doesn't run commercial gambling websites. Its activities are focused on fundraising for charitable purposes.

The licensed entity is the charity itself, which is registered with Companies House as CAUDWELL CHILDREN. The organisation was incorporated in the UK on 25 October 1999 and maintains an active status. It's structured as a private company limited by guarantee without share capital, which is a common setup for non-profit organisations.

The company's leadership consists of several directors, including Craig Bennett and Brian Caudwell, Mr.. All listed officers are British nationals who reside in the United Kingdom. According to public records, there are no registered Persons with Significant Control, which isn't unusual for a charitable trust structure.

Caudwell Children has a clean regulatory history with the UKGC. There are no recorded enforcement actions, sanctions, or penalties against its licence. This shows a consistent record of meeting its regulatory obligations since it was first licensed.

Where Is This Operator Based?

Understanding where an operator is based matters for regulatory accountability. UK-based operators are subject to UK courts and consumer protection laws.

Headquarters
CAUDWELL INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTRE, INNOVATION WAY, KEELE, Newcastle, ST5 5NT, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: UKGC Register
Company Registered
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Directors Based
United Kingdom (8) 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Fully UK-based

This operator is headquartered in the UK and registered with Companies House. They are fully subject to UK courts, consumer protection laws, and regulatory oversight.

Licence Details

Caudwell Children holds an active Society Lottery licence from the UKGC. This licence permits it to run non-commercial lotteries to raise money for good causes. The organisation has held this licence without interruption since 2012.

UKGC licences held by Caudwell Children — Source: UKGC Public Register
Licence Type Status Granted
Society Lottery Active

View on UKGC Register

Enforcement & Compliance History

No regulatory actions recorded.

No enforcement actions recorded.

This operator has no public enforcement actions, financial penalties, or regulatory warnings on record with the UK Gambling Commission.

Corporate Structure

The operator is the charity CAUDWELL CHILDREN, a UK company incorporated on 25 October 1999. It has an active status and is managed by a board of UK-based directors. The company doesn't have registered beneficial owners, which is typical for its non-profit structure.

Company Number
03864620
Incorporated
25 October 1999
Registered Address
Caudwell International Childrens Centre Innovation Way, Keele, Newcastle, ST5 5NT

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
MCKNIGHT, Maxwell director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 18 December 2025
GRAY, Martin director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 14 March 2024
CANFIELD, David Hodgson director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 10 January 2024
CAUDWELL, Brian, Mr. director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 24 October 2023
FENTON, Michael director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 17 October 2023
TIMPSON, Johnny director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 17 October 2023
GRIFFITHS, Jacqueline Donna director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 30 November 2010
BENNETT, Craig secretary 25 October 1999
BENNETT, Craig director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 25 October 1999
BENNETT, Craig secretary 25 October 1999

Associated Domains

No domains registered.

This operator does not have any registered domains in the UKGC public register. This is typical for land-based operators, B2B suppliers, and lottery operators.