RAFFLE

Every event no matter how big or how small can hold a Rafflle.  A Raffle can be on any size scale and can be themed to suit age groups,and fit into the time of the year Christmas,Easter ect.  I have often found that local shops and venues are more than willing to donate a small prize and your local large supermarkets usually have a small budget to help out local fundraising groups.

Not all Raffle Prizes have to be expensive and luxury items.  Some of the best prizes are prizes that people can use  A great Raffle prize is always a Food Hamper and by people donating a small item they can be combined together to make a great prize.

Another prize is to go around your local allotments and ask the local people to donate some of there fresh veg and eggs to make up some small hampers,great if your tickets are sold and drawn on the day.

Cloak room tickets can be used for small raffles and if the raffle tickets are sold and drawn on the day of the event then you do not need a licence. Holding a  larger Raffle with more expensive prizes then it may be worth having tickets printed off and some of the prizes stated on the tickets. If you are selling Raffle tickets before the event then you will need to apply to your Local Council for a 'small society lottery license' . A small charge is made for the License but can last you a year and may be worth it if you are doing a few Raffles during the year.

There are some rules when selling Raffle Tickets at a event and I would advice you to check these out with your Local Council,most information can be found on there websites


Remember to always post the winning numbers for your Raffle in the venue where it was held or the local paper and to write Thank You letters to the people who have donated a prize to your Raffle.