One-off event draws — Christmas, gala, anniversary
Tied to a single event — your Christmas dinner, your anniversary celebration, your end-of-season gala. Sell tickets before and during the event, draw on the night. Built for moments your community already shows up for.
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Tied to a single event
Christmas, gala, anniversary, awards.
2–6 weeks pre-event sales
Most sales hit in the final week.
£2,000–£15,000 / event
Depends on guest count and ticket price.
Often licence-exempt
Incidental non-commercial lottery route.
How it works
Four steps to live
Pick the event
Christmas raffle. Anniversary dinner. End-of-season presentation. Robin builds the page around the event.
Sell tickets in advance and on the night
Online before the event, QR codes on tables during. Set a cut-off time for the draw.
Draw live at the event
Big-screen reveal. Winner present (or notified instantly if not). Pure spectacle moment.
Pay out and close the campaign
Winner paid automatically. Your share lands in your bank. Photos and results emailed to all entrants.
NABS
One-Off Event Charity Draw
Industry charity event-led draw — sold pre-event and on the night, drawn live as a spectacle moment. The model PFW hosts run alongside galas and awards.
Real examples
Verified PFW hosts running this format
Christmas raffle draws
Annual festive prize draw with multiple prizes
Anniversary gala draws
Milestone year fundraising events
End-of-season presentation draws
Awards-night prize draw
Typical revenue
Illustrative ranges — not guarantees
Based on verified host data — your numbers will vary.
Includes pre-event online sales
Premium prize, longer pre-sale window
Community-scale moment
Who it's best for
Designed for these communities
Annual events that already pull a crowd
You don’t need to invent a new fundraiser — bolt a draw onto an event your community already attends.
Christmas and end-of-season moments
High emotional engagement = high participation. Christmas draws are a fundraising staple for a reason.
Anniversary and milestone celebrations
Concentrate fundraising effort into one big moment. PR-friendly, share-friendly.
Compliance notes
Specific defensible claims — no fluff.
- 18+ entry verification built in at checkout
- GDPR-compliant supporter data handling
- Stripe Connect payments with full audit trail
- Trustee-ready reporting on every draw
- Free-entry route available where required by UK prize draw rules
PFW is not a Gambling Commission licensed operator — formats are configured to fit either a society lottery (where the host holds a licence or registration) or a free prize draw route. Robin will pick the right one for you.
What you'll need
Five things, ten minutes
- Ticket price (typically £1–£5)
- A prize or prize structure
- A way to reach your supporters (email list, social, matchday programme, website)
- A bank account — connected via Stripe Connect (10 minutes)
- About 10 minutes to chat with Robin and go live
FAQ
Common questions
Do we need a licence for a one-off draw?
How long before the event should we open ticket sales?
Can we sell physical tickets on the night?
What’s the right prize for a one-off event draw?
What does it cost?
Couldn't find your answer? Chat with Robin — she'll help in under 2 minutes.
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Supporters can pay with
Tap-to-pay, card, or digital wallet — processed securely via Stripe Connect
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