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(6) --- [![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/) [Lottery](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/lottery), [charity gaming](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-gaming) ## [Recruiting weekly lottery players for long term value](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/4-top-tips-for-weekly-lottery-acquisition) Weekly lottery is one of the fastest growing fundraising products within the third sector - and now... 4 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/4-top-tips-for-weekly-lottery-acquisition) ## [6 spectacular reasons to make 2024 the year you start your fundraising lottery](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/6-reasons-to-start-your-fundraising-lottery-in-2024) There’s no denying that the British public loves lottery. Each year in the UK, lotteries raise... 4 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/6-reasons-to-start-your-fundraising-lottery-in-2024) [benchmarks](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/benchmarks), [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [fundraising insights](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/fundraising-insights) ## [Changing Fundraising Objectives](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/changing-fundraising-objectives-the-lowdown) Embracing the Shift Towards Retention and Engagement In this blog we look at how objectives for... 2 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/changing-fundraising-objectives-the-lowdown) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising) ## [A new chapter for Steve Hubbard](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/a-new-chapter-for-steve-hubbard) A new chapter for Steve Hubbard, Supporter Relationship Manager at Macmillan Steve Hubbard, who was... 2 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/a-new-chapter-for-steve-hubbard) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling) ## [8 Considerations for Crafting Effective Supporter Surveys for Retention and Stewardship](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/8-considerations-for-crafting-effecting-supporter-surveys) As a charity, understanding your supporters is paramount to building lasting relationships and... 3 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/8-considerations-for-crafting-effecting-supporter-surveys) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling) ## [The Importance of Retention and Stewardship in Individual Giving Fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/the-importance-of-retention-and-stewardship-in-ig-fundraising) When we think of developing our programmes and raising more income for our cause, pursuing new... 3 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/the-importance-of-retention-and-stewardship-in-ig-fundraising) [Lottery](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/lottery), [charity insights](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-insights) ## [Affinity Lottery - Regular Giving Made Easy](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/affinity-lottery-regular-giving-made-easy) Boost your regular giving income with a fun and engaging fundraising product that’s simple to set... 5 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/affinity-lottery-regular-giving-made-easy) [charity raffle](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-raffle), [Raffle](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/raffle), [Lottery](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/lottery), [charity gaming](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-gaming) ## [What is an ELM and why should I use one?](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/what-is-an-elm-and-why-should-i-use-one) If you're looking to start a weekly lottery or raffle for your charity you've probably come across... 3 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/what-is-an-elm-and-why-should-i-use-one) [charity raffle](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-raffle), [Raffle](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/raffle), [Lottery](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/lottery), [charity gaming](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-gaming) ## [5 Charity Prize-Led Fundraising Strategy Considerations for the Future](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/5-considerations-for-the-future-of-prize-led-fundraising) Now is the time to embrace change and optimize your charity marketing strategy ready for the future... 5 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/5-considerations-for-the-future-of-prize-led-fundraising) [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [Response Handling](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling) ## [Retention in individual giving: building lasting relationships with supporters](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/retention-in-individual-giving-fundraising) Now, more than ever, retention and stewardship in individual giving are essential. In the world of... 3 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/retention-in-individual-giving-fundraising) ### Topics - [Appeal response handling (37)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/appeal-response-handling) - [benchmarks (13)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/benchmarks) - [charity fundraising (62)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising) - [charity gaming (23)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-gaming) - [charity insights (18)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-insights) - [charity raffle (18)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-raffle) - [Company News (11)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/company-news) - [Compliance (13)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/compliance) - [creating a fundraising strategy (13)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/creating-a-fundraising-strategy) - [Direct Debit (9)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/direct-debit) - [Fulfilment (18)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/fulfilment) - [fundraising insights (25)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/fundraising-insights) - [Gambling Act (5)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/gambling-act) - [Income Generation for Charities (56)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) - [Lottery (45)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/lottery) - [Raffle (38)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/raffle) - [Response Handling (38)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/response-handling) - [Services (11)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/services) - [supporter experience (8)](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/supporter-experience) see all topics ### Top Posts [Prev](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/page/5) [4](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/page/4) [5](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/page/5) [6](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/page/6) [7](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/page/7) [8](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/page/8) [Next](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/page/7) ![WV logo](https://woodsvalldata.co.uk/wp-content/webp-express/webp-images/uploads/2023/05/WV_logo_2.png.webp) At Woods Valldata, we’re here for you and there for your supporters. 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Company number 03665861, VAT number GB991231322 - [Privacy](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - [Cookies](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/cookie-policy/) - [Terms of use](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/terms-of-use/) - [Site map](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/site-map/) [![Resolution design logo](https://resolutionlabs.co.uk/cdn/resolution-dot-white-logo.svg)](https://resolutiondesign.co.uk) ## Affinity [Affinity Lottery](https://www.woodsvalldata.co.uk/affinity-lottery/) is the ideal solution for charities looking for the joys to be had in acquiring and building relationships with players without the operational administrative burden.  This option enables your charity to increase player acquisition and boost your fundraising from the very first draw – with a prize fund with a £25,000 top prize at no cost or risk to your organisation. 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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/)