Raffle Prize Ideas & Inspiration

29 June 2016

Raffle Prize Ideas & Inspiration

Need help with coming up with Raffle prize ideas? Then check out some of our following tips.

Sourcing raffle prizes is not only the most important part of hosting a raffle but it can also be the most difficult stage of planning. Often businesses are happy to donate products or services to local charities, clubs or schools, so it’s always worth asking.  You never know what they may offer. However, it is sometimes helpful to start with the prize ideas before looking for a supplier.

The prizes on offer will inevitably effect the amount of raffle tickets bought buy your supporters.  If the time, facilities and budget is available, it will often pay off to source really great, unique, impressive prizes.

We have included a few raffle prize ideas for a variety of categories. These will help spark your imagination for your next raffle fundraiser. Don’t forget to keep your potential audience in mind. And  make sure the prizes you choose are the type your audience would love to receive.

Cheap & Cheerful

Gift cards to high street shops

Cash prize or percentage of sales received from tickets

Home ware items – e.g. electrical goods & furniture

Scratch cards

Home ware decorations such as candles / picture frames

Alcohol & Foodie gifts such as chocolates & hampers

Flowers

Books

Unusual Vouchers

Tuition vouchers: dance lessons, music lessons & baking classes

Tea for Two

Cinema Gift Card

Meal Vouchers for pubs & restaurants

Magazine subscription

Subscription to Netflix / Amazon / Spotify / iTunes

Phone Contract

Wish Want UK Voucher

Home improvement work: gardeners, decorators and interior designers gift cards

Luxurious & Unique

An ipad

Behind the scenes tours

VIP access to an event

Use of a limousine for an evening

Weekend rental of car or holiday home

Hot air balloon ride

Original Art Work

Flying lessons

Engraved jewellery

Signed objects for celebrities / sports stars etc.

Food & Drink

Alcohol hampers: include cocktail making, special glasses and drink making tools

Visit to a winery or brewery for a tasting event

Themed foodie hamper: BBQ, Great British Bake Off, Romantic Dinner for 2

Kitchenware

Signed cookery books

Food hampers from high street brand: Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Waistrose, Ocado

Subscription to a food delivery service e.g. Fresh Box

Cookery / Bakery lessons

Health & Beauty

Exercise classes or personal trainer sessions

Holistic treatments

Spa weekends

Vouchers for hairdressers / nail bars / beauty salons

Teeth whitening and dental vouchers

For Children

Branded Toys

Outdoor equipment e.g. a bike or scooter

Host a personal party

Meet a children’s star

Sweet treats

Check out our website for more information on designing your raffle tickets, checking if your raffle is legal and promoting your event.

…and don’t forget to check out our prices too!

We hope you’ve enjoyed these raffle prize ideas. Please share your fundraising top tips with us. Any interesting prizes you’ve had or unusual fundraising events you’ve taken part it, let us know. You could feature on our next blog post!