Raffle Ticket Guide

What Details Are Needed on a Raffle Ticket?

Whether you're running a school fete, charity ball, or community fundraiser, getting your raffle tickets right is important. We've created this guide to help you understand exactly what information is required on a raffle ticket and how it will appear on the finished product.

Raffle Ticket Guide showing all required components including organisation name, event details, prizes, draw date, ticket price, licence number, and sequential numbering

The sample ticket above shows all the required components. Here's what each one means:

Required Information

  • Organisation name — the name of the charity, school, club, or group running the raffle.
  • Purpose of the raffle — what the funds raised will be used for (e.g. "in aid of School Building Fund").
  • Draw date and location — when and where the winning tickets will be drawn.
  • Ticket price — how much each ticket costs.
  • Prize details — a list or description of the prizes on offer. You can list the top prizes or state "See prize list".
  • Sequential numbering — every ticket must have a unique number. We print matching numbers on both the stub and the main ticket so the draw is fair and verifiable.

Licensing Information

Under the Gambling Act 2005, certain types of raffle require a licence or registration. Small society lotteries (where total ticket sales are under £20,000) need to be registered with your local authority. The licence or registration number should be printed on the ticket.

Private raffles held at a single event (such as a school fete or dinner dance) where tickets are only sold to people present do not usually require a licence. However, it is still good practice to include as much detail as possible on the ticket.

Design and Layout

All of our raffle tickets include a perforated stub with a matching number. The stub is kept by the ticket buyer, and the main ticket goes into the draw. You can choose from dozens of ready-made designs or we can create a fully custom design for you.

Every ticket is printed on quality card stock with vibrant full-colour printing, easy-tear perforations, and clear sequential numbering.

Need Help?

If there are any details you're unsure about, please see our Help & Support pages for answers to common questions. You can also contact us directly and we'll be happy to help.

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