Holding a raffle is a great way to increase income from your event.
Small Society Raffle
If you are holding a large scale raffle you may need to obtain a small lotteries licence. You will need to contact your local authority to get this licence. You must not:
- Sell tickets on the street or house to house
- Anyone under the age of 16 may not sell or purchase tickets
- Tickets must state that the lottery is in aid of UNICEF UK and include your name and address and date of the lottery draw.
Small Raffles
If you hold a small raffle on the day of your event you do not have to get a special licence as long as:
- Any prizes pruchased are worth a total of no more than £250. Donated prizes can be of unlimited value.
- All tickets are sold on the same day as the raffle is drawn.
- Tickets are sold for the same price and there are no discounts.
- Prizes that involve alchohol are only included if the event is being held on licenced premises.
For more information please read the Institute of Fundraising Guidelines.
