Overview

Operator Type: Charity lottery operator

Havens Hospices is a charity organisation that holds a licence from the UK Gambling Commission to operate lotteries. It first received its licence on 1 May 2012 and has maintained it continuously ever since. The operator's legal entity is HAVENS HOSPICES, a private company limited by guarantee that was incorporated in 1993.

The organisation's sole gambling activity is running society lotteries. This type of activity is permitted for non-commercial organisations to raise money for good causes. It doesn't operate any online casino or betting websites. Its focus is on fundraising for its charitable work.

The company is managed by a board of UK-based directors, including DUELL, Paul Bernard and MELL, Elisabeth Jane. As a company limited by guarantee, it doesn't have persons with significant control in the same way a commercial business does. This structure is common for non-profit organisations.

According to UKGC records, Havens Hospices has no history of regulatory enforcement actions. Its long and clean record shows a consistent adherence to its licensing obligations.

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
226 Priory Crescent, Southend on Sea, SS2 6PR, 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

Havens Hospices holds an active Society Lottery licence from the UK Gambling Commission. This licence allows it to run lotteries to raise money for non-commercial purposes, such as its charitable activities. The licence has been active since May 2012.

UKGC licences held by Havens Hospices — 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 corporate entity HAVENS HOSPICES, a private company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 30 March 1993. The company's status is active. It's managed by a board of directors, all of whom are UK residents.

Company Number
02805007
Incorporated
30 March 1993
Registered Address
226 Priory Crescent, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6PR

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
KHANDHIA, Nitin Kishor director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 23 January 2026
RAFFAN, Michael Ian director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 23 January 2026
KNOWLES, Leah director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 3 November 2023
KRISHNAN, Rakesh director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 4 November 2022
SWEENEY, Thomas Charles director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 4 November 2022
MATTHEWS, Wendy Elizabeth director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 12 November 2021
DUELL, Paul Bernard director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1 February 2019
MELL, Elisabeth Jane director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1 February 2019

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.