Cause-specific draws — time-limited drive for a concrete goal
One goal, one deadline, one draw. Fund a clubhouse roof. A new minibus. A youth team kit. A specialist piece of equipment. Cause-specific draws raise more per supporter than open-ended fundraising — because the story is concrete.
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Robin
Your fundraising co-pilot · 30 seconds to a plan
6–12 week drive
Tight window — deadline creates urgency.
£3,000–£15,000 / drive
Specific goals raise 2–3x vs vague appeals.
Story-led
Photo + number + deadline + result.
UK fundraising ready
Free-entry route or society lottery.
How it works
Four steps to live
Define the goal
A specific thing you’re funding. A number. A photo. Robin builds the campaign page around it.
Set a deadline and prize
6–12 weeks works best. The prize doesn’t need to be huge — the cause is the real motivator.
Tell the story
Email, social, local press. Update supporters as the pot grows. The deadline creates urgency.
Draw and deliver
Random draw at the deadline. Winner paid out. Your share funds the goal — share the photo when it’s done.
NABS
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Time-limited cause-led prize drive funding mental health and wellbeing support for the UK advertising and media industry.
Real examples
Verified PFW hosts running this format
Clubhouse repair drives
Time-limited prize draw with a concrete capital target
Equipment funding campaigns
Charity drives for specific kit
Youth team kit drives
Grassroots club seasonal capital raises
Typical revenue
Illustrative ranges — not guarantees
Based on verified host data — your numbers will vary.
Strong story, regular updates
Premium prize, broader reach
Mass-market, share-friendly
Who it's best for
Designed for these communities
Clubs facing a specific capital need
New floodlights. Resurfaced pitch. Clubhouse repairs. Concrete goals raise more than vague "fundraising".
Schools funding a project
New library books. Outdoor classroom. Sports kit. Parents respond strongly to specific, photographable goals.
Charities running urgent campaigns
A piece of medical equipment. Emergency response. Time-limited drives concentrate giving.
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
How is this different from a one-off event draw?
Do we need a licence?
What if we don’t hit the target?
Can we run this alongside our regular draws?
What does it cost?
Couldn't find your answer? Chat with Robin — she'll help in under 2 minutes.
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