Strictly Come Dancing sweepstakes — 13 weeks of weekly votes
Late September through Christmas. Couples drawn to entrants. Pot pays per eliminated couple, with the grand prize for whoever drew the Glitterball winner. Village halls, churches and schools love it.
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Your fundraising co-pilot · 30 seconds to a plan
12+ week run
Autumn through Christmas.
Celebrity allocation
One celeb per member.
£200–£1,500 / pot
Long-tail engagement compounds.
Free-entry route
Not affiliated with the BBC.
How it works
Four steps to live
Open entries before launch night
Robin builds the sweepstake page once the line-up is announced. Entry fee £5–£15 typical. 13 weeks of weekly drama.
Each entrant gets a random celebrity couple
Robin allocates one couple per entrant from the launch-night line-up. More entrants than couples means rotation and shared payouts.
Weekly elimination payouts
Each weekly elimination triggers a small payout for the eliminated entrant (sympathy money) and bumps the jackpot for surviving entrants.
Glitterball jackpot at the final
Whoever drew the eventual Strictly champion takes the headline pot. Your cause’s share lands across the 13 weeks plus a final bonus payout.
PFW Sweepstake Hosts
Saturday Night TV Sweepstake
Autumn long-run Saturday night TV sweepstakes. PFW is not affiliated with the BBC or any production company.
Real examples
Verified PFW hosts running this format
Village hall Strictly sweepstake
20 villagers, £10 each, 13-week run
Church parish sweepstake
30 parishioners, £5 each, weekly Sunday chat
School PTA Strictly
40 parents, £10 each, term-long engagement
Typical revenue
Illustrative ranges — not guarantees
Based on verified host data — your numbers will vary.
After weekly payouts + the 15% fee, ~£30 to your cause
After payouts + fees, ~£100 to your cause
After payouts + fees, ~£500 to your cause
Who it's best for
Designed for these communities
Village halls and rural community groups
A long-running, low-buy-in fundraiser that fills the autumn social calendar. Builds weekly community engagement.
Churches and parish networks
The autumn fundraising staple — runs through harvest and Advent. Weekly chatter, easy to administer.
Schools and PTAs
Staff-room and parent network favourite. Easy to set up at start of term, runs itself for 13 weeks.
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 sweepstake
- Sweepstakes can run as free prize draws (entry buys participation + a charitable donation, not the chance of winning) or as Small Society Lotteries where the host holds the relevant council registration — Robin configures the right route
- Play Fund Win is not affiliated with the BBC — provided as a generic UK fundraising mechanism for fans of the Saturday-night show.
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
- An entry fee (typically £2–£10 per entrant)
- A pot structure (winner / runner-up / consolation prizes)
- A list of supporters to invite (email, WhatsApp, members, regulars)
- 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?
When should we open entries?
How does the weekly elimination payout work?
What’s the typical pot split?
What if a celebrity withdraws (injury, scandal)?
Can entrants share or trade couples?
How do payouts handle the final?
What does it cost?
Couldn't find your answer? Chat with Robin — she'll help in under 2 minutes.
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