FAQs

What are the rules and regulations around running raffles?

Raffles

Although raffles are easy to organize, they must comply with the law on lotteries and may require a license from your local authority. Check the Gambling Commission’s website for more information: www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk (see section on Regulatory Services / Lotteries).

Bingo

If you organize a bingo night in aid of The Prince’s Trust, you will be exempt from the licensing requirements which usually apply to bingo games. However, the stakes and fee must not be more than £4 and the total value of prizes must not exceed £400.

What are the rules and regulations with regard to alcohol & entertainment?

Alcohol & entertainment

If you are not holding your event on licensed premises and are planning to serve alcohol or provide entertainment, please check whether you need to apply for temporary permission from your licensing authority (usually your local authority) using a temporary event notice. For guidance, see the website of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport: www.culture.gov.uk.  

Food

Food safety laws apply when you supply food at an event. You can get further information from your local authority’s environmental health department.

Who is liable if things go wrong at an event?

Each event should be covered by the insurance at the event venue. Make sure you check this with the venue before you proceed in organsing an event.

Can we contact celebrities who work with the Trust?

The Prince's Trust will not be able to approach any of its celebrity ambassadors on behalf of your team nor will we be able to provide a list of our celebrity supporters. Please ensure that in your approaches to celebrities you stress that you are ‘raising fund to support The Prince's Trust’ and that you do not work officially on behalf of the Trust. It can be very difficult to get national celebrities involved in fundraising. Local celebrities such as radio presenters or local news readers are often more willing to help.

Who is liable if things go wrong?

As the organiser, you are responsible for all aspects of your fundraising including confirming the fundraising activity you are carrying out complies with the law and VAT regulations, ensuring health and safety at the activity and for taking responsibility for risk assessments, contingency plans and insurance etc.

The Prince’s Trust cannot be held responsible for any incidents at fundraising events held by our supporters.

Can I produce my own marketing materials?
Can I use The Prince’s Trust logo?
Are there any case studies I can use when promoting the work of The Prince’s Trust?

Visit our publicity and marketing page for full details

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