Holding a raffle, event or collection? Please read our guide before you get started.
Games like raffles, sweepstakes and charity lotteries can all be great ways to put a little fun in your fundraising. They’re also some of the most regulated areas of fundraising. Read below for all the essential info!
The safest and easiest way to hold a raffle is to hold an incidental raffle. This means a raffle that is held at another fundraising event. For this type of raffle, you can use “cloakroom” style tickets. There are some rules which you must adhere to:
What you must do:
What you must not do:
For more information on raffles, you can visit the Gambling Commission website.
Public collections
You are not allowed to collect funds by going door-to-door, even if you know them. The Fundraising Regulator has strict guidelines on who can carry out this type of fundraising.
For more information, please visit the Institute of Fundraising website
Please note that we can’t accept any responsibility for accident, injury, loss or damage as a result of your event. We therefore strongly recommend that you check that you have adequate insurance and take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of all concerned. You will also need to check any third-party supplier’s public liability insurance.
You can carry out a risk assessment to help you recognise the potential risks and hazards that your event may bring, and how you can minimise them.
To find more advice about health and safety, please visit the Institute of Fundraising https://ciof.org.uk/events-and-training/resources/key-considerations-for-event-fundraising
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team if you prefer to chat over your event, and we can help make sure you have everything covered.
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