Community centres and village halls sit at the heart of local life. From coffee mornings and youth clubs to fitness classes, toddler groups, and charity meetings, they provide vital space for people to connect.
But behind the scenes, keeping these buildings open is becoming harder than ever.
Rising energy bills, insurance costs, maintenance, and repairs are putting huge pressure on committees—many of whom are unpaid volunteers trying to do their best for their community.
The funding challenge many halls face
Most community venues rely on:
- Room hire fees
- Small grants
- Occasional fundraising events
But there’s a limit to how much hire charges can be increased before groups are priced out. And grant funding is becoming more competitive, time-consuming, and uncertain.
This leaves many halls facing difficult decisions—reduce opening hours, delay repairs, or cancel activities altogether.
Why traditional fundraising isn’t always ideal
Quiz nights, raffles, and bake sales can help, but they:
- Require volunteers to organise and run events
- Take time and energy from already stretched committees
- Often raise modest amounts compared to the effort involved
What many community groups need is a simple, ongoing way to raise funds without constantly asking people for money.
A modern alternative: community fundraising online
Online fundraising methods allow community centres to:
- Raise funds year-round
- Involve supporters without pressure
- Generate income without increasing hire fees
- Reach people who may not attend events in person
When done properly, this type of fundraising feels less like “asking” and more like inviting the community to support something they already value.
Making fundraising easier for volunteers
For volunteer-run organisations, simplicity matters.
Any fundraising solution should:
- Be easy to set up
- Require minimal technical knowledge
- Be transparent and compliant
- Allow funds to be used where they’re needed most—utilities, repairs, or improvements
When fundraising becomes straightforward, it’s more likely to be maintained long-term rather than abandoned after initial enthusiasm fades.
How Raffle Page CIC Can Help Community Groups Raise Funds
Running events like car boot sales, coffee mornings, and table-top sales are fantastic for bringing communities together — but they can take a lot of time and effort for relatively small returns.
That’s where Raffle Page CIC can help.
We are a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up specifically to support community groups, clubs, nurseries, charities, and local good causes with simple, legal, online fundraising.
Raffle Page CIC is:
- A registered Community Interest Company
- Properly licensed to run raffles and prize draws
- Fully compliant with UK regulations
- Set up to run legal raffles on behalf of community groups and good causes
We handle the technical setup, compliance, and raffle systems — so your group can focus on what really matters: supporting your community.
A Free Raffle Page for Your Community Group
Eligible community groups can receive:
- A free, bespoke raffle page branded for your group
- Simple tools to sell raffle tickets online
- A secure system that takes care of payments and draws
- Clear reporting and transparency
- No upfront setup costs
It’s designed to work alongside your existing fundraising — not replace it — giving you a more sustainable way to raise funds without constantly asking for donations.
Interested in Your Own Free Raffle Page?
If you’re part of a community group, club, nursery, school, or local good cause and would like to explore having your own free raffle page, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Contact Raffle Page CIC today to find out how we can help your organisation raise funds legally, fairly, and sustainably.