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| type          = Support community
| type          = Support community
| founded      = 2018
| founded      = 2018
| address      = The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield, UK
| address      = Sheffield, UK
| website      = https://www.gamblingwithlives.org
| website      = https://www.gamblingwithlives.org
| settings      = Online, One-to-one, Group session
| settings      = Online, One-to-one, Group session
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== Role in the industry==
== Role in the industry==
Gambling with Lives operates in the UK gambling harm and suicide prevention sector. Its role is distinct from treatment providers: it focuses on bereaved families, public health advocacy, and regulatory reform rather than direct addiction treatment.
Gambling with Lives operates in the UK gambling harm and suicide prevention sector. Its role is distinct from treatment providers: it focuses on bereaved families, public health advocacy, and regulatory reform rather than direct addiction treatment.<ref>https://www.sheffieldmentalhealth.co.uk/services/gambling-with-lives</ref>


==History and Reach==
==History and Reach==
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| Educational programs || The charity delivers educational programs to schools regarding the risks associated with gambling
| Educational programs || The charity delivers educational programs to schools regarding the risks associated with gambling
|}
==Gambling with Lives reviews==
Testimonials published in the charity's own annual report include bereaved family members describing the value of being surrounded by others who share their experience.<ref>https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/constituency-search?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=2&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&p_p_resource_id=/accounts-resource&p_p_cacheability=cacheLevelPage&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_objectiveId=A17590205&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_priv_r_p_mvcRenderCommandName=/full-print&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_priv_r_p_organisationNumber=5136371</ref>
==Gambling with Lives alternatives==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
! Community !! Country !! Help for Problem Gambling
|-
|-
| Samaritans || The charity directs individuals to this external service for immediate crisis support
| [[gambling/help/gam-anon|Gam-Anon]] || Global || [https://www.gam-anon.org/meeting-directory/international-meetings Find a meeting]
|-
|-
| [[gambling/help/gamcare|GamCare]] || The charity directs individuals to this external service for personal gambling addiction help
| [[gambling/help/ga|Gamblers Anonymous (GA)]] || Global || [https://gamblersanonymous.org/find-a-meeting/ Find a meeting]
|-
|-
| CALM || The charity directs individuals to this external service for immediate crisis intervention
| [[gambling/help/smartrecovery|SMART Recovery]] || Global || [https://www.smartrecoveryinternational.org/meetings Find a meeting]
|-
|-
| CRUSE Bereavement Care || The charity directs individuals to this external service for specialized bereavement support
| [[gambling/help/gambleaware|GambleAware]] || UK || [https://www.gambleaware.org/tools-and-support/support-in-your-area/service-finder-results/?find=true Find local support]
|-
| [[gambling/help/gamcare|GamCare]] || UK || [https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/find-local-support/ Find local support]
|-
| [[gambling/help/evive|Evive]] || UK || [https://www.getevive.com/ Find support]
|-
| [[gambling/help/gamlearn|GamLEARN]] || UK || [https://gamlearn.org.uk/cjs-referal-form Get justice support]
|-
| [[gambling/help/gamfam|GamFam]] || UK || [https://gamfam.org.uk/ Visit website]
|-
| [[gambling/help/betknowmore|Betknowmore (BKM)]] || UK || [https://airtable.com/appCroq1jjv2RuHd6/shr9hMKZkOjAD2ooI Get help]
|-
| [[gambling/help/adferiad-recovery|Adferiad Recovery]] || UK || [https://adferiad.org/our-services/gambling/ Get help]
|-
| [[gambling/help/gordonmoody|Gordon Moody Association]] || UK || [https://gordonmoody.org.uk/treatment-options/ Get help]
|-
| [[gambling/help/epic-restart|EPIC Restart Foundation]] || UK || [https://www.epicrestartfoundation.org/pages/our-programmes Get help]
|-
| [[gambling/help/breakeven|Breakeven]] || UK || [https://www.breakeven.org.uk/support-groups Find support group]
|-
| [[gambling/help/ara|Ara Recovery for All]] || UK || [https://www.recovery4all.co.uk//contact-us/ Get help]
|-
| [[gambling/help/aquarius|Aquarius]] || UK || [https://aquarius.org.uk/services/gambling-support/ Get help]
|-
| [[gambling/help/gamblingcare|GamblingCare]] || IE || [https://gamblingcare.ie/get-help/get-help-for-problem-gambling/ Get help]
|}
|}
==Gambling with Lives reviews==
Testimonials published in the charity's own annual report include bereaved family members describing the value of being surrounded by others who share their experience.<ref>https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/constituency-search?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=2&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&p_p_resource_id=/accounts-resource&p_p_cacheability=cacheLevelPage&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_objectiveId=A17590205&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_priv_r_p_mvcRenderCommandName=/full-print&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_priv_r_p_organisationNumber=5136371</ref>
==Gambling with Lives alternatives==
== References ==
== References ==
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|description = Gambling with Lives is a UK charity founded in 2018 by families bereaved by gambling-related suicide. Learn about their free support services, history, campaigns, and alternatives.
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Latest revision as of 09:24, 16 March 2026

Gambling with Lives

Gambling with Lives logo

Category Support community
Founded June 3, 2018
Address Sheffield, UK
Official website https://www.gamblingwithlives.org
Help and Support
Help & Support settings Online, One-to-one, Group session
Email [email protected]
Social Media
Instagram Visit
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Facebook Visit
LinkedIn Visit
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Last Updated 16.03.2026


Gambling with Lives is a charity that supports families bereaved by gambling-related suicide, raises awareness of the devastating effects of gambling disorder, and campaigns for change.[1]

What is Gambling with Lives

Gambling with Lives is a UK-based charity founded in 2018 by families bereaved by gambling-related suicide. The organization supports bereaved families and raises public awareness about the health risks and causes of gambling harm.

Role in the industry

Gambling with Lives operates in the UK gambling harm and suicide prevention sector. Its role is distinct from treatment providers: it focuses on bereaved families, public health advocacy, and regulatory reform rather than direct addiction treatment.[2]

History and Reach

Gambling with Lives was set up in 2018 by families bereaved by gambling-related suicide. Co-founders Liz and Charles Ritchie lost their son Jack to gambling-related suicide in 2017, which led them to find and meet other bereaved families. Jack Ritchie took his life at the age of 24 after becoming addicted to gambling while in the sixth form at school.[3]

Support Options

Name Description
Bereaved family support The charity provides free, open-ended support including peer support, counseling, therapy and practical assistance
Educational programs The charity delivers educational programs to schools regarding the risks associated with gambling

Gambling with Lives reviews

Testimonials published in the charity's own annual report include bereaved family members describing the value of being surrounded by others who share their experience.[4]

Gambling with Lives alternatives

Community Country Help for Problem Gambling
Gam-Anon Global Find a meeting
Gamblers Anonymous (GA) Global Find a meeting
SMART Recovery Global Find a meeting
GambleAware UK Find local support
GamCare UK Find local support
Evive UK Find support
GamLEARN UK Get justice support
GamFam UK Visit website
Betknowmore (BKM) UK Get help
Adferiad Recovery UK Get help
Gordon Moody Association UK Get help
EPIC Restart Foundation UK Get help
Breakeven UK Find support group
Ara Recovery for All UK Get help
Aquarius UK Get help
GamblingCare IE Get help

References

  1. ↑ https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5136371/contact-information
  2. ↑ https://www.sheffieldmentalhealth.co.uk/services/gambling-with-lives
  3. ↑ https://www.gamblingwithlives.org/our-story/
  4. ↑ https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/constituency-search?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=2&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&p_p_resource_id=/accounts-resource&p_p_cacheability=cacheLevelPage&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_objectiveId=A17590205&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_priv_r_p_mvcRenderCommandName=/full-print&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_priv_r_p_organisationNumber=5136371
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