Barn Dance
A barn dance or a line dance can be an excellent way for people to enjoy themselves and to raise money for charity in the process.
These tend to be bigger events and need a bit more organising.
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Tips on planning fundraising events
This type of event stands or falls on the quality of the music and the presenter. Employ a professional team and check their references, even going so far as to contact some of the customers they list. Be clear on what their service covers and what it does not cover!
Make sure that you get a drinks licence sorted out properly if you plan to sell alcohol. Get a local pub or off-licence to run the bar. They will supply all the drinks needed and will provide the staff; either for a fixed cost or for a percentage of the takings. If you buy alcohol for the event make sure that you buy it on a sale or return basis!
This type of event will probably have a lot of people attending. It is generally worth putting a lot of effort into the raffle, with additional prizes and better quality prizes. Try to get the prizes donated from local businesses or individual people. If the raffle costs are low then the potential is there to make a good profit from it.