Overview

Operator Type: Charitable society lottery operator

St Gemma's Hospice is a Leeds-based charity that holds a UKGC society lottery licence, used to raise funds for its palliative care services. It's been continuously licensed since December 2016, giving it over nine years of unbroken regulatory standing. The hospice doesn't operate gambling products in a commercial sense; the lottery licence exists solely to support the charity's mission.

With a trust score of 70 (Grade B) and a perfect stability score of 100, St Gemma's Hospice has a clean regulatory record. No enforcement actions have been recorded against it. Its domestic score of 100 reflects a fully UK-based structure, with all directors resident in the United Kingdom.

The company's A+ company grade reflects its strong corporate governance, operating as a private limited company by guarantee. It was incorporated in December 1992 and has remained active ever since, with its charitable purpose underpinned by the significant influence of the Sisters of the Cross and Passion.

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
St Gemmas Hospice, 329 , Harrogate Road, LEEDS, LS17 6QD, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: UKGC Register
Company Registered
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Directors Based
United Kingdom (14) 🇬🇧
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

St Gemma's Hospice holds one active UKGC licence: a Society Lottery licence. This licence type permits registered charities and non-commercial societies to run lotteries to raise funds for a good cause. The licence was granted on 2 December 2016 and has no expiry date recorded. The licence remains active with no conditions noted.

UKGC licences held by St Gemma's Hospice — 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 licensed entity is ST. GEMMA'S HOSPICE (company number 02773867), incorporated on 15 December 1992 as a private limited company by guarantee. The company is active and registered at 329 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 6QD. It has 14 current directors, all of British nationality and resident in the United Kingdom. The Sisters of the Cross and Passion hold significant influence or control over the organisation as the registered person with significant control, notified on 6 April 2016.

Company Number
02773867
Incorporated
15 December 1992
Registered Address
329 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 6QD

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
CORTIS, Joseph, Reverend Dr director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 9 February 2026
WILKINSON, Sarah Jane director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1 September 2025
OLDFIELD, Phil secretary 4 August 2025
OLDFIELD, Phil secretary 4 August 2025
IRWIN, Susan Elizabeth, Sister director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 14 November 2024
HALLIDAY, Kim Michelle director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1 June 2024
KERRUISH, Roxanna director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1 June 2024
ZIEGLER, Lucy Emma, Dr director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1 June 2024
HOLLIDGE, Lisa Marie director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1 September 2023
KEIR, Bassem director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1 September 2023
PAREKH, Mukesh director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1 September 2023
BURNS, Eileen, Dr director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1 July 2022
MURPHY, Jacqueline Ann director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1 July 2022
REID, Brigid Sara Stephanie director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1 July 2022
GAY, Kim Margaret director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 23 September 2021
SMITH, Jonathan Miles, Dr director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 21 January 2020

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.