Fundraising


Running a raffle: do you need a licence? Will your raffle be run wholly alongside a school event with tickets only sold at the event location and on the day? YES


YOU CAN RUN AN INCIDENTAL LOTTERY WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY PERMISSIONS OR LICENCES


You must ensure that all ticket sales take place during the event. However, the draw may take place after the event.


gamblingcommission.gov. uk/public-and-players/ guide/page/how-to-run-a- fundraiser-with-lotteries- or-raffles-at-events


NO Will the tickets only be sold on the school premises? YES


Do you intend to promote the raffle in any way outside the school premises (ie, flyers in bags, online, mentions on posters for the event)?


YES NO


YOU CAN RUN A PRIVATE SOCIETY LOTTERY WITH NO PERMISSIONS OR LICENCES


Online raffles


Any lottery other than that run under a Gambling Commission


licence or Local Authority permit is unlawful if tickets are sold online (and in the case of private lotteries, advertised online).


gamblingcommission.gov.uk/


public-and-players/guide/page/ fundraising-and-lotteries-on- social-media


This can be a challenge for schools to run because there can be no promotion outside of the physical premises – tickets can only be sold to members or guests on the school premises itself.


gamblingcommission.gov. uk/public-and-players/ guide/page/how-to-run-a- lottery-with-people- youre-in-a-club-with


Will the prize money exceed £25,000? NO


NO


YOU MUST REGISTER WITH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY AS A SMALL SOCIETY LOTTERY


There is a proceeds limit of £20,000 per individual draw and £250,000 aggregate for all draws in a calendar year for small society lotteries. If either the proceeds or prize limit is breached, then a large society lottery licence is needed.


gamblingcommission.gov. uk/public-and-players/ guide/page/licences-for- small-society-lotteries


YES


YOU REQUIRE A LARGE SOCIETY LOTTERY LICENCE FROM THE GAMBLING COMMISSION


gamblingcommission.gov. uk/licensees-and- businesses/guide/ promoting-society-and- local-authority-lotteries


exciting as possible. We’ve built strong relationships with parents who own businesses, often locally. The PTA chair sources the big prizes from our regular top five or so partners and then it’s a case of going through our spreadsheet of contacts and seeing what people can offer. This past year we have someone new helping us source the prizes and this has freshened things up because they’ve approached companies we haven’t contacted before. We aim to offer two tech prizes, such as an iPad or smartwatch, plus a Nintendo Switch or similar. Restaurant or afternoon tea vouchers go down well too. I would say that because our prizes are so good, people tend to spend an average of £10 to £25! Sophie Sundberg, design, marketing and event lead, Friends of Wren Academy, Finchley


Tips and advice n Licence: Do ensure you follow the licensing laws. Registering with your local authority is


relatively easy. n Prizes: Keep pursuing options even late in the process and


promote any significant additions. n Promotion: Use your school social media channels and work with your PTA to spread


the word. n Tickets: If you send tickets home via children – clearly addressed to parents or guardians, so as not to fall foul of licensing regulations – make sure parents know more


are available. n Payments: Accept cash and cards if you’re selling tickets at the school or an event.


n Alternatives: Taking your raffle online can increase sales, make things easier and potentially more profitable. Another option is to run a text raffle where supporters buy tickets by texting a keyword. Lauren Crawford at Grand Avenue Primary School says: ‘We use DONATE for our text raffles. It’s easy to set up, and easy for people to enter, as all they have to do is text a word from their


mobile to a five-digit number.’ n Be clear: Follow the regulations regarding only people over 16 being involved in ticket sales. Make it clear in your communications that tickets can only legally be purchased by those who are 16 and over.


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