Of this, 94% came from the largest four gambling operators in Britain, who donated a total of £46.6m. This represents an increase of £3.1m from the previous year’s contributions of £43.5m from these operators.
The amount goes towards the organisation’s continuing commissioning work including public health campaigns, education and training programmes, harm prevention tools, treatment services and research.
Zoë Osmond, GambleAware CEO, said: “While we await the implementation of the new statutory levy, donations from the voluntary funding system are key to ensure GambleAware can continue to deliver the essential gambling harm prevention and treatment programmes we commission.”
GambleAware described voluntary donations as essential for its continuing commissioning work.
The charity added the gambling industry “should be held accountable to contribute financially to the vital services that p..
