Enter now to support our no child left behind appeal
Our Christmas raffle is the chance to win a big cash prize. But most importantly, it’s a chance to help us raise money to support opportunities for children and young people.
We see the benefits of outdoor education first-hand and the huge impact that residential trips have on young people. Trying new activities and bonding with peers are just a few of the transformative effects having a trip away from home can have on a child. These enriching experiences improve students’ confidence, wellbeing, and understanding of nature.
But far too many are at risk of missing out because budgets are squeezed at home and at school. We believe every child deserves a chance to go on a school residential, and proceeds from the tickets you buy will help support our no child left behind appeal.
Prizes
1st prize: £3,000 in cash
2nd prize: £1,000 in cash
3rd prize: £250 in cash
5 x £100 YHA vouchers
5 x £50 YHA vouchers
20 x £10 YHA vouchers
1. Enter the raffle
Choose how many tickets you’d like, complete your details and pay securely via debit card.
Our raffle has closed.
2. Receive your ticket(s)
You’ll receive an email confirming your ticket number(s).
3. Await the results
We’ll contact the winners and publish the winning numbers after the draw takes place on Friday 29th December.
Missed out on our Christmas raffle?
There is still time to win big prizes with YHA. Play our weekly lottery for a chance to win a £25,000 jackpot – all while supporting our work as a charity. Imagine the possibilities.
The unique value of school trips
At YHA we see the benefits of outdoor education first-hand on our school residentials. Improved confidence and self-esteem, broadening horizons and building new friendships are just some of the transformative and positive effects that a trip away from home can have on a child’s life. And the benefits to vulnerable children are even greater. For children at risk of missing out, who live in poverty or are from low-income families, we’ve launched an appeal to raise funds and support school residentials, so that no child is left behind.
£50 can unlock an enriching experience
Pay for a child from a low-income background to have a place on an overnight trip
£100 can make adventure a reality for a child
Support their place on a two-night residential school trip
10,000 children will go on an amazing adventure
If we reach our £1m target, we’ll help thousands of children who would otherwise miss out because their families or schools simply can’t afford it
FAQs
What is the YHA raffle?
We run a raffle draw twice a year, once in the summer and again in winter. Each ticket gives you a chance of winning one of our fantastic prizes.
Why is YHA running raffles?
Charity raffles are well established as a way for causes to raise money. Proceeds from this raffle will go towards the no child left behind appeal – our fundraising appeal to help ensure all children get the opportunity to go on residential stays with school.
How much are the tickets?
Each ticket costs £1.
How will I know if I’ve won?
The first three prize winners will be contacted by telephone and runners up will be published on our website soon after Friday 29th December.
What prizes can I win?
You could win one of the following:
- 1st prize: £3,000 in cash
- 2nd prize: £1,000 in cash
- 3rd prize: £250 in cash
- 5 x £100 YHA vouchers
- 5 x £50 YHA vouchers
- 20 x £10 YHA vouchers
How do I enter?
You can buy your raffle tickets online and pay by debit card. Please note that we can only accept debit cards which are linked to UK bank accounts.
How old do I have to be to enter?
The law states that tickets must not be sold to, or by, those under the age of 16. In accordance with our license we must abide by this law.
What is responsible gambling?
Responsible gambling means staying in control of how much time and money we spend on gambling. Responsible gambling means not spending more money or time than we can reasonably afford on gambling activities, keeping in mind all our other responsibilities in life.
I think I may have a problem with gambling, how can I get help?
The Be Gamble Aware helpline number and website address is included on all tickets and entry forms to lotteries. For support, visit begambleaware.org or phone 0808 8020 133, 8am to midnight, seven days a week.
You can request to be self-excluded from YHA Lottery and Raffle communications and entry into any prize draws if you are struggling to control your gambling.
Self-exclusion means asking to be excluded from gambling promotion until you tell us otherwise. You can do this by completing our gambling self-exclusion form (online or by post).
Can YHA claim Gift Aid on my raffle tickets?
No, the money collected through sale of entries to lottery draws and raffles does not qualify for Gift Aid as it is payment for your raffle number.
However, if you give us a goodwill donation on top of the raffle tickets, we can claim Gift Aid on just the donation. If you are eligible for and complete the Gift Aid information on your entry form, we can claim Gift Aid on your behalf. Please read the declaration regarding Gift Aid carefully to ensure you are eligible.
What are the competition rules?
Please view the YHA Raffle Rules.
Raffle helpline: 0330 123 3009
Responsible gambling
We are committed to ensuring our raffle activity is operated in a fair and socially responsible manner. For more information, including advice on responsible gambling, please read our responsible gambling guide.
Are you gambling more than you really want to? If you would like to be excluded from YHA raffles and lotteries, please download, complete and return our gambling self-exclusion form.
YHA is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by Derbyshire Dales District Council under account number LN/7844.
Promoter: YHA (England & Wales), Trevelyan House, Dimple Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3YH.