Rules for using 0300 Numbers

0300 numbers can only be ordered and used by public sector bodies and non-profit organisations such as registered charities.

Ofcom considers that the bodies eligible to use 0300 numbers should meet at least one of two basic criteria:

• They should appear on one of the lists of appropriate bodies on Ofcom’s Guidance on bodies eligible to use 030 telephone numbers.

• They should fulfil any of the other criteria indicated by Ofcom in the Guidance on bodies eligible to use 030 telephone numbers.

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Only for Charities, Non-Profit and Public Bodies.

While it is possible to purchase an 0300 as an individual or business, the account/number validation which takes place shortly after sign up will flag the inconsistency, and you will not be able to use the number.