Online Raffles for Charities, Schools and Good Causes
Create an engaging online raffle, sell tickets to your supporters and raise funds for the causes that matter.
People's Fundraising makes it easy for charities, schools, PTAs and PFAs, clubs, CICs, community organisations, faith groups and other good causes to create and run online raffles.
Showcase your prizes, set your ticket price and draw date, share your raffle online and give supporters a simple way to take part from their phone, tablet or computer.
A simple way to run an online fundraising raffle
Raffles are a familiar and engaging way to raise money. They give supporters the opportunity to help your cause while also having the chance to win a prize.
With People's Fundraising, your raffle has its own online page where supporters can find out what they could win, see when ticket sales open and close and when the draw takes place, purchase tickets and learn more about the cause their participation is helping to support.
Whether you are organising a school summer fair, Christmas raffle, charity fundraising campaign, club fundraiser or community event, you can manage your raffle as part of the same People's Fundraising platform you use for your other fundraising activities.
Online raffle features
- Create your raffle page — create a dedicated page explaining your raffle, your cause, the prizes available and why you are raising money.
- Showcase your prizes — add the prizes supporters can win, including descriptions and images to make your raffle more engaging.
- Sell raffle tickets online — allow supporters to purchase raffle tickets online using a simple and convenient checkout process.
- Set your ticket price — choose the ticket price that works for your raffle and fundraising campaign.
- Set your raffle dates — set the opening date, closing date and draw date so supporters know exactly when your raffle runs and when the winners will be selected.
- Share your raffle — promote your raffle using the dedicated link and QR code supplied by People's Fundraising, as well as through your website, email, social media and other supporter communications.
Who can use People's Fundraising raffles?
People's Fundraising is designed for a wide range of organisations and good causes, including:
- Charities
- Schools
- PTAs and PFAs
- Community groups
- Sports and social clubs
- CICs and social enterprises
- Faith organisations
- CASCs
- Trusts
- Individual fundraisers supporting good causes
Raffles for fundraising throughout the year
An online raffle can work as a standalone fundraiser or alongside a larger campaign or event.
- Christmas raffles
- Summer fairs and fêtes
- School and PTA fundraising
- Charity events
- Community festivals
- Club fundraising
- Seasonal campaigns
- Corporate and workplace fundraising
- Special appeals and campaigns
Why use People's Fundraising for your online raffle?
- No setup fees or monthly subscription — create fundraising activities without paying setup costs or a monthly platform subscription.
- No supporter tipping — we don't rely on asking your supporters to leave an additional tip for People's Fundraising during checkout.
- One fundraising platform — your raffle can sit alongside donations, events, auctions, memberships, shops and other fundraising activities in the same platform.
- Built for fundraising — your raffle isn't an isolated payment form. It can form part of your organisation's wider fundraising activity and supporter journey.
More than an online raffle platform
One of the biggest advantages of People's Fundraising is that your raffle doesn't have to operate on its own.
People's Fundraising brings together 17 fundraising tools in one platform. Alongside your raffle, you can accept donations, sell event tickets, run auctions and tombolas, create fundraising pages, manage memberships, sell products and use Fast Payments at physical events.
This gives your organisation more ways to engage supporters and more opportunities to raise funds without having to operate a collection of separate fundraising systems.
How to create an online raffle
- Create your raffle and add information about your fundraising cause.
- Add your prizes with descriptions and images.
- Set your ticket price and dates so supporters know how much tickets cost and when the draw will take place.
- Share your raffle with supporters, members, parents, your community or customers using the dedicated link and QR code supplied by People's Fundraising.
- Raise funds as supporters purchase their raffle tickets online.
Online raffle FAQs
Can charities run online raffles?
Yes, subject to the relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Raffles and lotteries are widely used by charities and other good causes to raise funds. The requirements depend on how the raffle is structured and operated, so organisers are responsible for ensuring that their raffle complies with the rules that apply to them.
Can schools and PTAs use People's Fundraising for raffles?
Yes. Schools, PTAs and PFAs can use People's Fundraising to create online raffles and other fundraising activities, making it easier for parents and supporters to participate online.
Can I add several prizes to a raffle?
Yes. Your raffle page can showcase the prizes available so supporters can see what they have a chance to win before purchasing tickets.
Can I use a raffle alongside an event?
Yes. Raffles can be used as a standalone fundraising activity or alongside school fairs, charity events, community events and other fundraising campaigns.
How much does People's Fundraising cost?
There are no setup costs or monthly subscriptions. Fees apply to online payments.
Who is responsible for raffle licensing and legal requirements?
The organisation or promoter running the raffle is responsible for ensuring that it is operated lawfully and for obtaining any registration or licence that may be required.
Ready to create your online raffle?
Create your raffle with People's Fundraising and give your supporters another engaging way to support your cause.