One of the most enjoyable and popular ways of raising money for your end-of-year trip is by organising raffles and competitions. The ways of organising them vary greatly and offer considerable possibilities for fundraising, ensuring that the school trip remains affordable. Selling raffle tickets is without doubt the option that comes to most people’s minds when thinking about keeping the cost of an end-of-year trip down. It is currently one of the most widely used fundraising methods by agencies that organise school trips. It is a convenient, enjoyable system that can also provide a prize for those who take part.
At Natuaventura Ocio y Tiempo Libre we have been organising school trips for over fifteen years, and we offer the possibility of funding the trip 100% through a raffle ticket sales system. This system gives every pupil in a year group who is taking part in the trip a book of raffle tickets whose total sales value is equivalent to the cost of each place on the trip. In this way, participants (whether primary, secondary, or university students) can sell the tickets to their friends, family, and acquaintances. The prize offered on the ticket is a personal computer or a television, chosen by the holder of the winning ticket, to the value of €1,000.
Auctions and competitions
Selling raffle tickets is one of the most common ways of funding school trips, but there are other similar methods such as auctions and competitions. These are a similar means to the raffle ticket system for encouraging the involvement of people in the participants’ circle. They create a festive atmosphere centred on winning a prize, whether through purchasing tickets or organising a tombola or a draw. These are classic, lively ways of raising money to cover the cost of the trip. They can be organised at the school, college, or university itself, and complemented with music, workshops, or the sale of other items such as food and crafts, as we have seen previously.
This system not only has a great power to draw a crowd, but also enables the organisation of an event or gathering for the school trip participants and their families and friends. In this way, through word of mouth, the means of raising money for the trip can be multiplied.
Holding an end-of-year party
Another great idea is to hold a party. The pupils themselves are responsible for organising it, and it can be held at the school if permission is granted, or at a venue hired for the occasion. Parties are popular and very enjoyable ways of raising money for the school trip. Moreover, all the fundraising ideas we have been exploring can be incorporated into the event. Alongside the music and dancing, areas for selling handmade goods, a food zone, and one or more simultaneous competitions or draws can all be added.
In this way, all the efforts of the group of pupils or university students are united in a day of celebration. This can be the starting point for an unforgettable trip.
Discover ideas for funding your school trip
Below, we set out all the methods we know from our experience for funding school trips. By reading through them, you will find the key to organising an affordable study trip that is just as much fun in the planning as it is on the day. Consult our guide:
How to raise money for a school trip
Selling items to fund your school trip
Raffles to fund your school trip
Ideas and tips: raising money for school trips
We hope to help you with the organisation of your school trip. For any further queries or to find out about our full range of options, you can contact us at info@natuaventura.com or by calling 91 714 06 36.
