What is Play Fund Win?

Play Fund Win manages 5 data types including leads. Helps you organize, track, and share your work in 1 place for teams and solo users.

DRAW FORMAT — CASH PRIZE

Cash prize raffles — the prize everyone wants

£500. £1,000. £5,000. Or split tiered cash prizes. The simplest, most universally appealing draw format. Easy to administer, easy to promote, easy to win. The default format for any cause that needs broad supporter participation.

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Robin

Your fundraising co-pilot · 30 seconds to a plan

Hi — I'm Robin. Tell me a bit about your cause and I'll suggest the right draw, ticket price and a realistic raise. Live in about 10 minutes.

Mass-market format

Cash converts everyone.

4–8 week sales window

Quick to launch, quick to convert.

£500–£5,000 prize

Premium £1k–£5k prizes lift entries.

Society lottery route

Free-entry route configurable.

How it works

Four steps to live

Pick your prize structure

Single big prize (£1,000+) or tiered ladder (£1,000 / £500 / £250). Robin builds the page in 10 minutes.

Set ticket price and deadline

£2–£10 typical. 4–8 weeks of sales. Robin connects Stripe so payments land directly in your bank.

Promote across every channel

Email, social, matchday, school newsletter, local press. Cash prizes are the easiest sell — no story needed.

Draw and pay out

Certified random draw at the deadline. Winners paid automatically via Stripe. Your share lands in your bank within days.

Cash prize raffle fundraising on Play Fund Win

Featured host

PFW PTAs & Charities

Headline Cash Prize Raffle

£500–£5,000 headline cash prize raffles — universal appeal, no story required, fast to convert across a parent or supporter network.

Multiple verified hosts

More case studies

Real examples

Verified PFW hosts running this format

Verified

Quarterly / annual

£1,000 cash prize, single winner

6-week sale, multi-channel promotion

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Monthly / quarterly

£500 / £250 / £100 tiered

Three winners, broader ticket appeal

Verified

Annual

£5,000 headline cash

Premium single-prize campaign

Verified

Weekly

£100 weekly cash draw

Small recurring cash prize for regular engagement

Typical revenue

Illustrative ranges — not guarantees

Based on verified host data — your numbers will vary.

£1,000 prize, £5 ticket, 500 supporters, 6-week sale

£0–£6,000 total raise

After prize payout, you keep ~£1,500–£5,000

£5,000 prize, £10 ticket, 1,500 supporters, 8-week sale

£0–£35,000 total raise

Headline cash drives broad participation

£500 prize, £2 ticket, 1,000 supporters, 4-week sale

£0–£5,000 total raise

Mass-market low-ticket-price format

Who it's best for

Designed for these communities

Any cause needing broad participation

Cash prizes have universal appeal — no audience-specific pitch needed. Works equally well for sports clubs, schools and charities.

First-time fundraisers

The simplest format to run. No prize sourcing, no shipping, no logistics. Just a cash prize and a deadline.

Campaigns with a specific funding target

Cash-prize raffles convert beautifully into capital fundraising — the prize is universal, the cause is concrete.

UK fundraising ready

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 cash prize raffle?

In most cases yes — paid-entry cash prize raffles are classed as lotteries under UK law. The most common route is a Small Society Lottery registration with your local council (£40 fee, ~3 weeks). Smaller informal raffles may qualify as incidental non-commercial lotteries. Robin will check your numbers and recommend the right route.

What’s the right prize size?

Match the prize to your supporter base. Rule of thumb: aim for a prize 100–300x your typical ticket price. A £5 ticket sells well with a £500–£1,500 headline cash prize. Bigger prizes drive broader participation but require larger lists to break even.

Should we run a single big prize or tiered prizes?

Tiered prizes outsell single-prize raffles for most clubs and charities — three winners feel more achievable than one. Single big prizes work better for premium audiences (galas, alumni dinners) where the headline number is the hook.

How is the cash prize paid?

Direct via Stripe Connect to the winner’s bank account, automatically, within 2–3 working days of the draw closing. No cheques, no admin.

How does this differ from a 50/50 draw?

A 50/50 prize varies (half the pot). A cash prize raffle has a fixed advertised prize regardless of ticket sales. Cash prize raffles feel more concrete to supporters; 50/50s build more momentum as the pot grows.

Can we run multiple cash raffles per year?

Yes — quarterly cash prize raffles are common for community sports clubs and charities. Pair with a monthly 50/50 or a recurring supporters’ club for compounding income.

What if we don’t sell enough tickets to cover the prize?

You’re still on the hook for the advertised prize. Robin’s wizard models break-even ticket counts before you launch — you’ll see the maths clearly. Most clubs launch with conservative prize tiers.

What does it cost?

Our standard fee is 15% on the total raised, taken before prize payout. No setup, no subscriptions.

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