--- title: Blog | Woods Valldata | charity gaming description: charity gaming | Discover the latest news and insights from Woods Valldata here. --- [![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/) Posts about # charity gaming [benchmarks](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/benchmarks), [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) ## [Lottery: Your Unrestricted Regular Giving Income Growth Engine](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/lottery-for-unrestricted-regular-giving-income-growth-woods-valldata) Weekly Lottery: From "Nice to Have" to Unrestricted Regular Giving Income Growth Engine - How... 6 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/lottery-for-unrestricted-regular-giving-income-growth-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), [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), [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) [charity raffle](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-raffle), [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [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) ## [Five top tips for raffle print and production optimisation](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/5-top-tips-raffle-print-and-production) Optimising your raffle print and production Raffles continue to be a strong and reliable... 2 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/5-top-tips-raffle-print-and-production) [charity raffle](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-raffle), [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [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), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) ## [7 ways to future proof prize-led fundraising for UK charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/7-ways-to-future-proof-prize-led-fundraising-for-uk-charities) Innovation and change: ways to future proof your raffle and lottery programmes Prize-led... 6 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/7-ways-to-future-proof-prize-led-fundraising-for-uk-charities) [charity raffle](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-raffle), [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [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), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) ## [5 tips for ongoing success in prize-led retention](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/5-tips-for-ongoing-success-in-prize-led-retention) With increasing cost-per-acquisition and squeezed budgets, it's now even more essential to retain... 6 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/5-tips-for-ongoing-success-in-prize-led-retention) [charity raffle](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-raffle), [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [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), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) ## [Player acquisition for UK prize-led fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/player-acquisition-for-uk-prize-led-fundraising) Struggling with a declining player base? Here’s where to go for raffle and charity lottery growth ... 4 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/player-acquisition-for-uk-prize-led-fundraising) [charity raffle](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-raffle), [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [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), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) ## [Prize-led fundraising trends for 2024](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/prize-led-trends-for-2024) Prize-led insights for UK charities to help navigate current trends Fundraising is changing all the... 3 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/prize-led-trends-for-2024) [charity raffle](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-raffle), [charity fundraising](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-fundraising), [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), [Income Generation for Charities](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/income-generation-for-charities) ## [What is prize-led fundraising?](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/what-is-prize-led-fundraising) From raffles to lotteries, don’t miss this comprehensive guide to prize-led fundraising for... 4 minute read [Read More](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/what-is-prize-led-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 [1](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-gaming/page/1) [2](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-gaming/page/2) [3](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-gaming/page/3) [Next](https://info.woodsvalldata.co.uk/blog/tag/charity-gaming/page/2) ![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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