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Annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025
The Gambling Commission's 2024 to 2025 annual report and accounts. For the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Contents
- Foreword
- Performance report
- Accountability report
- Financial statements
- Notes on the accounts
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- Statement of accounting policies
- Statement of operating costs by operating segment
- Expenditure
- Income cash receipts
- Property, plant and equipment
- Right of use assets
- Intangible assets
- Financial instruments
- Cash and cash equivalents
- Trade and other receivables
- Trade and other payables
- Provisions and charges
- Retirement benefit obligations
- Lease liabilities
- Contingent liabilities disclosed under IAS 37
- Related party transactions
- Amounts of income to the Consolidated Fund
- Events after the reporting period
- Appendices
Background
This report benchmarks our efforts against a range of performance measures towards embracing sustainability as a core principle in our approach. With a firm belief in the interconnectedness of environmental, social and economic well-being, we have embarked on a path to reduce our environmental footprint, promote eco-friendly practices, and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future.
Our ability to control our carbon footprint is limited. The Gambling Commission operates from the fourth floor of a leased building so the opportunity to make significant improvements within the workplace are limited. However, from reducing energy consumption and waste generation to promoting sustainable procurement practices, our greener commitments encompass a broad spectrum of initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change and preserving natural resources. By leading by example and encouraging industry-wide adoption of sustainability practices, we aspire to set new standards for environmental responsibility within the gambling sector.
The Gambling Commission faces additional pressures on its Greenhouse gases and use of resources due to an increase of 11.5 percent in staffing during 2024 to 2025, and greater connections across the globe with other gambling regulators with the related increase in travel. The Commission carries out much of its international engagement remotely via video meetings and where travel is involved, our approach is to ensure it is multi-lateral with numerous engagements being conducted.
Governance
The Board maintains oversight of risks including climate-related risks, opportunities and actions in its role to hold account the executives in achieving our commitments to our Greening commitments.
The Executive team are responsible for managing climate-related risks and opportunities and monitoring and reporting on performance targets.
Quarterly returns to Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) are made to provide oversight at Departmental level.
As the regulatory authority responsible for overseeing the gambling industry in the UK, we recognise the pressing need to integrate environmental considerations into our regulatory framework and operational practices.
Last updated: 15 October 2025
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