GamCare is preparing to leave its long-standing Holborn base for a new London headquarters later this month, signalling both a physical and strategic shift for the UK’s leading gambling harm support charity.

On 26 August, the charity will open at Salisbury House, Finsbury Circus. The current Saffron Hill site will operate until 22 August, with GamCare confirming no change to contact details and no disruption to services.

A spokesperson said that the relocation will provide “a vibrant, collaborative hub” to support its evolving way of working.

“We’re excited about this new chapter. The new office will give us the space and flexibility to continue innovating and supporting those who need us.”

Strategic shifts

The move coincides with a reconfiguration of GamCare’s programme portfolio. 

For example, in July, the charity announced the wind-down of its Young People’s Programme by October 2025, an initiative that has delivered gambling harm education to under 18s.

GamCare did however confirm a new focus towards its Youth Advisory Board “to ensure young people’s voices continue to inform our work”.

Meanwhile, the charity has also launched an external review of its Women’s Pathway Programme, which began in 2024 to improve access to help for women going through negative effects of gambling. 

“Fundamental to our approach is understanding the role that building women’s self-confidence/self-esteem, de-stigmatising gambling harm and improving health literacy plays in enabling women to access the services and support that they need,” the firm asserted.

Funding future

The relocation comes as GamCare awaits details on how the new statutory problem gambling levy will be distributed. Introduced on 6 April 2025, the levy replaces the voluntary funding system overseen by GambleAware, which will close by March 2026.

In response to GambleAware’s exit, GamCare stated: “GamCare thanks GambleAware for their leadership and contribution to the sector over many years. 

“Under the voluntary funding system, their work has enabled the development and delivery of critical services – including GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline and the National Gambling Support Network.”

The charity said it will soon meet with NHS England, Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and regional governments to make sure funding changes happen smoothly and services keep running.