Welcome

Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT) is the leading charity in Britain committed to minimising gambling-related harm. As an independent national charity funded by donations from the gambling industry, RGT funds education, prevention and treatment services and commissions research to broaden public understanding of gambling-related harm. The aim is to stop people getting into problems with their gambling, and ensure those that do develop problems receive fast and effective treatment and support.

National Gambling Helpline

For confidential advice and emotional support please call to speak with a trained advisor. Lines are open from 8:00am to midnight, seven days a week.

Telephone

0808 8020 133

Responsible Gambling InfoHub

The Responsible Gambling InfoHub is an independent and free online resource for anyone who has an interest in the nature of gambling and its impact on individuals and societies.

RGT Publication Scheme

New - RGT now publishes minutes of its formal meetings and regular reports to related bodies.

RGT has published its Annual Report, 2015.

Gambling-related harm: a public health issue

RGT fund-raised £6.5million from the British-based gambling industry in 2014/15. 85% of distributed funds are spent on treatment and harm prevention activities. RGT's position is that it is right that the gambling industry stands first in line to contribute to research, treatment and harm prevention services. However, Public Health England, NHS Foundation Trusts and all local health commissioning agencies ought also to provide treatment and harm prevention services for problem gambling alongside services for those struggling with alcohol- and drug-related problems.

Latest News

05th August 2016

Responsible Gambling Trust invites applications for Director of Research and Evaluation. Read more here.

27th July 2016

Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT) calls for bingo players to seek support as new study of regulars shows one in ten at risk of developing a problem. Read the press release here.   

25th July 2016

Responsible Gambling Trust commissions the Institute of Public Policy Research to study the cost to government of gambling-related harm.  Read the announcement here.