If you help run a community group, charity, club, or local cause, you don’t need anyone to tell you this:
People are tired.
Volunteers are stretched.
Families are feeling the cost of living.
And fewer people are able to step forward and “do more” than they already are.
Yet the need for funding hasn’t gone away.
Equipment still needs replacing.
Bills still need paying.
Services still matter to the people who rely on them.
So how do you raise funds without burning out the very people who keep your organisation alive?
The Reality of Volunteer Fatigue
Most community groups depend on a small number of committed people.
They are often:
- Working full-time
- Caring for family members
- Managing their own financial pressures
- Giving up evenings and weekends already
Traditional fundraising methods — endless events, constant collections, repeated appeals — can feel exhausting. Over time, even the most dedicated volunteers can feel overwhelmed.
When fundraising starts to feel like another full-time job, something has to change.
Cost of Living Has Changed Everything
Supporters still care — but many are watching their spending more closely.
That means:
- Fewer donations “just because”
- Less appetite for constant fundraising asks
- Lower attendance at time-heavy events
This doesn’t mean people don’t want to help. It means fundraising needs to feel simple, affordable, and worthwhile.
When Fewer People Step Forward
Many groups tell us the same thing:
“It’s always the same few people doing everything.”
Relying on volunteers to organise stalls, events, raffles, and admin can quietly drain energy and morale. Over time, it risks losing good people — not because they don’t care, but because they’re exhausted.
Fundraising needs to fit around real life, not compete with it.
Fundraising That Runs Quietly in the Background
This is where online raffles change the game.
A well-set-up online raffle:
- Runs 24/7
- Doesn’t require volunteers to be physically present
- Allows supporters to take part in their own time
- Can be promoted gradually, not constantly
Instead of organising a big event every few months, fundraising can tick along quietly in the background — raising funds while volunteers focus on what really matters: running the group and supporting the community.
Designed to Reduce the Load, Not Add to It
At Raffle Page CIC, our role is to remove complexity — not add to it.
We:
- Set up your own bespoke online raffle page
- Ensure everything is legal, licensed, and compliant
- Handle the technical setup, payments, and structure
- Provide guidance, templates, and promotional support
You don’t need tech skills.
You don’t need to understand online systems.
You don’t need to run complicated events.
Once your raffle page is live, it becomes a tool that works for you — quietly, steadily, and sustainably.
Small Effort, Long-Term Impact
Even modest online raffles can:
- Cover everyday running costs
- Build a supporter list over time
- Reduce reliance on constant volunteer input
- Create a more sustainable future for your group
Most importantly, they protect your people from burnout.
Because a community group without its volunteers doesn’t last — and fundraising should never be the thing that pushes them too far.
How Raffle Page CIC Can Help Your Community Group
Raffle Page CIC exists to help charities, CICs, and community groups raise funds without upfront costs or technical headaches.
We are a registered CIC and operate with the correct licences to run legal, compliant online raffles on behalf of good causes. We manage the structure, payments, and compliance so you don’t have to.
Each partner receives:
- A free bespoke raffle page branded to your cause
- Built-in support for online ticket sales
- Guidance on promotion using simple, low-effort methods
- Optional help with artwork, messaging, and supporter communication
If your group is feeling stretched but still needs to raise funds, there is another way.
👉 If you’d like your own free raffle page to support your community or cause, contact Raffle Page CIC today.
We’ll talk you through the options — no pressure, no obligation.