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{{Infobox-gambling-help
{{Infobox-gambling-help
| title        = GamCare
| title        = GamCare
| image        = GamCare_logo.png
| image        = gamcare-logo.png
| type          = Support community
| type          = Support community
| founded      = 1997
| founded      = 1997
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| settings      = Phone, Online, Face-to-face<ref>https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/</ref>
| settings      = Phone, Online, Face-to-face<ref>https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/</ref>
| working-hours = 24/7
| working-hours = 24/7
| helpline      = 0808 8020 133
| helpline      = 08088020133
| net-income    = £20,289,108<ref>https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1060005/full-print</ref>
| email        = info@gamcare.org.uk
| email        = info@gamcare.org.uk
| instagram    = https://www.instagram.com/gamcare
| instagram    = https://www.instagram.com/gamcare
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}}GamCare is the leading independent UK charity providing information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms.
}}GamCare is the leading independent UK charity providing information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms.
== What is GamCare ==
== What is GamCare ==
GamCare (charity number 1060005) is a registered charitable organization that acts as the primary frontline support service for problem gambling in Great Britain.<ref>https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1060005/financial-history</ref> Unlike regulatory bodies such as the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), GamCare does not issue licenses or fines. Instead, its core mission is clinical and supportive: preventing gambling harm and providing therapeutic intervention for bettors and their families.
GamCareis a registered charitable organization that acts as the primary frontline support service for problem gambling in Great Britain.<ref>https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1060005/financial-history</ref> Unlike regulatory bodies such as the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), GamCare does not issue licenses or fines. Instead, its core mission is clinical and supportive: preventing gambling harm and providing therapeutic intervention for bettors and their families.


The organization is best known for operating the National Gambling Helpline ([tel:08088020133 0808 8020 133]), which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It serves as a first point of contact, offering immediate crisis intervention and referrals to a network of treatment providers.<ref>https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/about-the-national-problem-gambling-helpline/</ref>
The organization is best known for operating the National Gambling Helpline ([tel:08088020133 0808 8020 133]), which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It serves as a first point of contact, offering immediate crisis intervention and referrals to a network of treatment providers.<ref>https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/about-the-national-problem-gambling-helpline/</ref>
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== History and Reach ==
== History and Reach ==
GamCare was founded in 1997 by Paul Bellringer OBE, who identified a lack of structured support for gamblers compared to those suffering from drug or alcohol addiction.
GamCare was founded in 1997 by Paul Bellringer, who identified a lack of structured support for gamblers compared to those suffering from drug or alcohol addiction.


Starting as a small counseling unit, GamCare has grown into a national network. In the 2025 financial year, the organization reported a record 130,000+ calls and online messages to its helpline. Additionally, it delivered 8,100 treatment sessions, trained over 2,150 professionals and reached more than 64,000 people through education and prevention programs.<ref>https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/news/gamcare-enters-statutory-levy-era-from-position-of-strength/</ref>
Starting as a small counseling unit, GamCare has grown into a national network. In the 2025 financial year, the organization reported a record 130,000+ calls and online messages to its helpline. Additionally, it delivered 8,100 treatment sessions, trained over 2,150 professionals and reached more than 64,000 people through education and prevention programs.<ref>https://www.gamcare.org.uk/news-and-blog/news/gamcare-enters-statutory-levy-era-from-position-of-strength/</ref>
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! colspan="2" | National Gambling Helpline
! colspan="2" | National Gambling Helpline
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|-
| Phone
! Phone
| [tel:08088020133 0808 8020 133] (Toll-free in the UK)
| [tel:08088020133 0808 8020 133] (Toll-free in the UK)
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== GamCare Reviews ==
== GamCare Reviews ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ User Feedback<ref>https://www.gamcare.org.uk/understanding-your-gambling/people-weve-helped/</ref>
! Aspect
! Aspect
! Summary of feedback
! Summary of feedback<ref>https://www.gamcare.org.uk/understanding-your-gambling/people-weve-helped/</ref>
|-
|-
| Accessibility of support
| Accessibility of support
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| SMART Recovery
| SMART Recovery
| [https://smartrecovery.org/ smartrecovery.org]
| [https://smartrecovery.org/ smartrecovery.org]
| [gambling/help/smartrecovery]]
|  
|-
|-
| Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
| Gamblers Anonymous (GA)
| [https://gamblersanonymous.org/ gamblersanonymous.org]
| [https://gamblersanonymous.org/ gamblersanonymous.org]
| [gambling/help/ga]]
|  
|-
|-
| Evive Community
| Evive Community
| [https://www.getevive.com/gamtalk getevive.com]
| [https://www.getevive.com/gamtalk getevive.com]
| [gambling/help/evive]]
|  
|-
|-
| Gam-Anon
| Gam-Anon
| [https://gamanon.org.uk/ gamanon.org.uk]
| [https://gamanon.org.uk/ gamanon.org.uk]
| [gambling/help/gam-anon]]
|  
|-
|-
| GamCare
| GamCare
| [https://www.gamcare.org.uk/ gamcare.org.uk]<br>[https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/find-local-support/ Find Local Support]
| [https://www.gamcare.org.uk/ gamcare.org.uk]<br>[https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/find-local-support/ Find Local Support]
| [gambling/help/gamcare]]
|
|-
|-
| GambleAware
| GambleAware
| [https://www.gambleaware.org/ gambleaware.org]
| [https://www.gambleaware.org/ gambleaware.org]
| [gambling/help/gambleaware]]
|  
|-
|-
| Betknowmore (BKM)
| BetKnowMore (BKM)
| [https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/ betknowmoreuk.org]
| [https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/ betknowmoreuk.org]
| [gambling/help/betknowmore]]
|  
|-
|-
| Gordon Moody Association
| Gordon Moody Association
| [https://gordonmoody.org.uk/ gordonmoody.org.uk]
| [https://gordonmoody.org.uk/ gordonmoody.org.uk]
| [gambling/help/gordonmoody]]
|  
|-
|-
| Adferiad Recovery
| Adferiad Recovery
| [https://parklandplace.co.uk/ parklandplace.co.uk]
| [https://parklandplace.co.uk/ parklandplace.co.uk]
| [gambling/help/adferiad-recovery]]
|  
|}
|}


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