--- title: Blog | Woods Valldata | Helen Halahan description: Helen Halahan is Head of Marketing and PR at Woods Valldata, a company specialising in the full spectrum of outsourced fundraising services for the charity sector including weekly lottery and response handling. Helen has supported the not-for-profit sector since 2012, including working alongside charity partners to grow and develop their prize-led fundraising programmes. She is a passionate advocate for developing and delivering excellent supporter experience and the impact that brings. --- [![logo](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/logo.svg)](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/) - [About](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/about/) - [How we work](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/about/how-we-work/) - [Our people](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/about/our-people/) - [Compliance](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/about/compliance/) - [Careers](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/about/careers/) - [Services](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/) - [Response handling](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/response-handling/) - [Lottery](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/lottery/) - [Affinity](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/affinity-lottery/) - [Aspire](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/lottery/aspire/) - [Advantage](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/lottery/advantage/) - [Raffle](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/raffle/) - [Fulfilment](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/fulfillment/) - [Direct Debit](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/direct-debit/) - [Data strategy](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/data-strategy/) - [Case studies](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/case-studies/) - [Resources](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/resources/) - [Insights](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/resources/?_resource_category=insights) - [Blog](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog?__hstc=147199208.9e5ab3d8a0ca3a3f5a12ec2a1f7616ec.1686240030480.1687955986587.1687958199477.32&__hssc=147199208.7.1687958199477&__hsfp=3372006991) - [Events & webinars](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/resources/?_resource_category=events-webinars) - [Glossary](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/glossary/) - [My account](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/my-account/) - [Get in touch](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/contact/) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Appeal response handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/appeal-response-handling), [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities), [supporter experience](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/supporter-experience) ## [Create a Better Supporter Experience When You Outsource Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/supporter-experience-outsource-response-handling-woods-valldata) You have invested time, creativity and budget in a direct mail appeal that motivates someone to act. 8 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/supporter-experience-outsource-response-handling-woods-valldata) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Lottery](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/lottery), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) ## [Monthly Charity Lottery: Choosing the Right Prize-led Model](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/monthly-charity-lottery) In this blog we explore the options available to UK charity fundraisers looking at charity lottery... 8 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/monthly-charity-lottery) [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities), [Services](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/services), [supporter experience](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/supporter-experience) ## [Charity support services helping smaller charities fundraise more](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/charity-support-services-for-smaller-charities-woods-valldata) What are the barriers and benefits of using charity support services to outsource response handling... 10 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/charity-support-services-for-smaller-charities-woods-valldata) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Appeal response handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/appeal-response-handling), [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities), [supporter experience](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/supporter-experience) ## [Making Direct Mail Work Harder: Charity Direct Mail Creative Tips](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/charity-direct-mail-creative-tips-woods-valldata) Key Takeaways Applying some of these charity direct mail creative tips will make your direct mail... 5 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/charity-direct-mail-creative-tips-woods-valldata) [charity raffle](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-raffle), [benchmarks](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/benchmarks), [Raffle](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/raffle), [charity gaming](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-gaming), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) ## [Why Now is Still a Good Time to Invest in Raffle](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/why-now-is-still-a-good-time-to-invest-in-raffle-woods-valldata) Raffle is not dead! It just needs some CPR (Care, Promotion and Re-investment) Prize-led... 3 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/why-now-is-still-a-good-time-to-invest-in-raffle-woods-valldata) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities), [Direct Debit](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/direct-debit) ## [9 Things to Look for in Direct Debit Processing for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/direct-debit-processing-for-charities) Key Takeaways Direct debit processing for charities is essential for sustainable, predictable... 5 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/direct-debit-processing-for-charities) [Appeal response handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/appeal-response-handling), [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities), [supporter experience](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/supporter-experience) ## [Outsourcing Response Handling: Unlocking Capacity, Creativity and Growth for Medium Sized Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/unlocking-capacity-for-medium-sized-charities-woods-valldata) Outsourcing response handling does not diminish the impact of what you already do – it enhances it. 4 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/unlocking-capacity-for-medium-sized-charities-woods-valldata) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Lottery](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/lottery), [charity gaming](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-gaming), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) ## [Transforming Fundraising for Small Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/transforming-fundraising-for-small-charities-woods-valldata) How Affinity Lottery is Transforming Fundraising for Small Charities The charitable landscape in... 4 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/transforming-fundraising-for-small-charities-woods-valldata) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Appeal response handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/appeal-response-handling), [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities), [Compliance](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/compliance), [supporter experience](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/supporter-experience) ## [Fundraising Services: How Outsourcing Can Transform Your Charity](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/fundraising-services-why-outsource) Key Takeaways Fundraising services support the operational engine behind successful charity... 6 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/fundraising-services-why-outsource) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Lottery](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/lottery), [charity gaming](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-gaming), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) ## [Income generation ideas for small charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/income-generation-ideas-for-small-charities-woods-valldata) One of the Best Income Generation Ideas for Small Charities: Launch a Weekly Lottery with Affinity... 4 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/income-generation-ideas-for-small-charities-woods-valldata) ### Topics - 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[Get more info on Affinity Lottery including our ROI calculator](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/affinity-lottery/) ## Aspire Owned by you and managed by us, Aspire Lottery is perfect for charities and not-for-profits looking to increase regular giving income from a different type of supporter.   Your Aspire lottery is unique to you, perfectly matched to your cause and ready to go to deliver increased fundraising income to your charity.  Perfect for: - Quickly and easily setting up your own lottery  - Migrating a small to medium sized lottery to a more intuitive platform **[Book a demo.](https://meetings.hubspot.com/julia-seidel?__hstc=147199208.9e5ab3d8a0ca3a3f5a12ec2a1f7616ec.1686240030480.1687955986587.1687958199477.32&__hssc=147199208.1.1687958199477&__hsfp=3372006991)** Find out if Aspire Lottery is your perfect fit. [Get more info on Aspire Lottery](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/lottery/aspire/) ## Advantage Advantage Lottery is the best weekly lottery product to take you and your fundraising efforts to a higher level!   It’s customisable and adaptable to fit with the growth needs of your programme and offers greater freedom in how you run your lottery, whilst giving you everything needed to help it reach its full potential.  Perfect for: - Charities who want to make their lottery unique - Migrating a medium to large sized lottery to benefit from Woods Valldata’s experience and expertise **[Chat to us.](https://meetings.hubspot.com/julia-seidel?__hstc=147199208.9e5ab3d8a0ca3a3f5a12ec2a1f7616ec.1686240030480.1687955986587.1687958199477.32&__hssc=147199208.1.1687958199477&__hsfp=3372006991)** Let’s take your lottery to the next level. [Get more info on Advantage Lottery](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/services/lottery/advantage/)