Gatherwell Limited

Gatherwell Limited, also known as Gatherwell Limited, is a United Kingdom‑based organisation that manages community lottery schemes. It is responsible for the operation of the Havant Borough Community Lottery, a local authority‑linked lottery that offers residents the chance to support community causes through ticket purchases. The organisation’s role includes overseeing lottery administration, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with relevant gambling and data protection regulations. Its headquarters are situated in the United Kingdom, placing it within the UK’s regulated lottery and gaming sector. Gatherwell Limited is incorporated as a private limited company under UK law.

In November 2023, Gatherwell Limited was involved in a data security incident affecting supporters of the Havant Borough Community Lottery who used direct debit payments. The breach originated from a cyber attack on London & Zurich, the third‑party payment processor that handled direct debit collections for the lottery, while Gatherwell’s own systems were not compromised. Only individuals who had enrolled in direct debit services before early November were impacted. Participants using alternative payment methods were not exposed to the breach. The incident highlights Gatherwell’s reliance on external payment providers for certain transactional aspects of its lottery management activities.