Would any one be intreastesd in a 3 teir cake as raffle prize

fabcakes · 16-05-2012, 22:44

i am wanting to do a raffle with who ever wins
they get to win a 3 tier cake 12'' 10''8''
with any design they want & the proceeds to
be split between animal rescues
but i only want to do this if i get enough people having
raffle tickets rescues can sell them for me if they like
i was going to do them at a £1.00 a strip & the cake
the person who wins can have the cake for this year or
next year
i will advertise it on my website it will be drawn in September 28th
but if the rescues are happy for me to do this i need it to be
advertised on there websites to get as much money in as possible
i don't want to do it if only makes £20.00 / £30.00 as it wouldn't
be worth doing it let me know what you think
if it takes off & dose relay well i will do one each year i don't have the
money to donate to rescues but i feel if this works i will be helping
in a way but only if people buy the tickets
peoples feedback is much appreciated

Rainrescue · 16-05-2012, 22:54

Its a fabulous idea Fabc, but not that easy to sell the tickets unless you have a bundle of tickets to sell - and then return the money to you.

You could always go along to one of the rain rescue fundraising events (shown on the front of our website), or pm mrs nix on here? I think you would be better doing a small cake for each of the rescues - it may save confusion - unless you are going to an event to sell the tickets yourself ? Sorry not being very good with ideas for you here

There is an event in Clifton park - you could get tickets and go and sit there maybe?

fabcakes · 17-05-2012, 08:50

there is that but i have done things like this before for guide dogs
but found it doesn't make as much money as what it would
over a length of time with people buying them like i suggested
but like you say i could do that but do something like a 12 inch cake
& maybe a guess the weight or something like that ?

tinkergirl · 17-05-2012, 09:43

Hi fabcakes

As someone who is getting married next year and who also loves animals, I'd be very interested in this and would certainly buy a few strips.

Might be worth gauging interest from others in my situation by posting on the wedding interest group forum?

fabcakes · 17-05-2012, 12:07

i have posted this in the wedding section
to see if it would be of interest to people
who are getting married or having a birthday
as the 3 tier cake can be used for any occasion
but can onley do if i get enoth intreast

kspe2598 · 28-05-2012, 17:51

this i something i would be verry interested in i would definatley have a few strips as i am getting married next year and cakes are soooo expensive. it is a fab idea and you would sell loads of tickets

Moonbird · 28-05-2012, 18:03

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Originally Posted by fabcakes

there is that but i have done things like this before for guide dogs
but found it doesn't make as much money as what it would
over a length of time with people buying them like i suggested
but like you say i could do that but do something like a 12 inch cake
& maybe a guess the weight or something like that ?

If you wanted to send me loads of raffle tickets I don't mind selling them at any fund raising events for Rainrescue that we happen to be at.

fabcakes · 28-05-2012, 18:56

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Originally Posted by Moonbird

If you wanted to send me loads of raffle tickets I don't mind selling them at any fund raising events for Rainrescue that we happen to be at.

i had a good think about this & i think i will go ahead with it
moonbird i will send you some raffle tickets i have a couple of
used book already so i will pass them on to you it just a case
of publicising it now i'm just renewing my website at the moment
so it will be on there soon & will put it on facebook
i'm just not sure how to get people to pay for the tickets at the moment

Darth Vader · 28-05-2012, 19:01

Have you thought of holding an auction for the cake with a reserve?

fabcakes · 28-05-2012, 19:23

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Originally Posted by Darth Vader

Have you thought of holding an auction for the cake with a reserve?

thats not a bad idea one of the rescue workers could do the auction
good idea Darth Vader

i have just had someone ask if i would be willing to have the cake as a
birthday cake as well to be honest it could be anything christening , birthday or wedding etc but must 3 tiered sorry not fruit it would be to costly

Darth Vader · 29-05-2012, 01:59

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Originally Posted by fabcakes

thats not a bad idea one of the rescue workers could do the auction
good idea Darth Vader

i have just had someone ask if i would be willing to have the cake as a
birthday cake as well to be honest it could be anything christening , birthday or wedding etc but must 3 tiered sorry not fruit it would be to costly

Happy to be of assistance, and for such a good cause too!

You know, if you contacted The Star, it's a local interest piece in the making too, and could bring your cake-baking venture some great publicity as well as the charity and auction itself. If you approach them, don't forget to let them know how they can bid, or buy tickets to put in The Star.

CHEZZFAYE · 29-05-2012, 02:07

if you get enough interest hun i would be willing to offer up a second prize.

i would do a free treatment worth up to £25 as an added incentive for people to buy more tickets .

fabcakes · 30-05-2012, 10:54

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Originally Posted by Darth Vader

Happy to be of assistance, and for such a good cause too!

You know, if you contacted The Star, it's a local interest piece in the making too, and could bring your cake-baking venture some great publicity as well as the charity and auction itself. If you approach them, don't forget to let them know how they can bid, or buy tickets to put in The Star.

it would be nice to have it more publicized but i relay want to get
the word round about the cake more relay
the star isn't a bad idea i have their email now so i could do that
i just need to sort a few things out 1st

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Originally Posted by CHEZZFAYE

if you get enough interest hun i would be willing to offer up a second prize.

i would do a free treatment worth up to £25 as an added incentive for people to buy more tickets .

thank you sweetheart that would help is your website still the same or
has it changed now if so can you send me your website so i can add it
to my website

CHEZZFAYE · 03-06-2012, 02:53

just seen this sorry been a bit hectic at home this week.

just sent you a msg about the site hun, im not really that bothered about raising publicity for myself for me its all about raising the funds in my eyes so as long as that happens im happy

fabcakes · 03-06-2012, 11:46

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Originally Posted by CHEZZFAYE

just seen this sorry been a bit hectic at home this week.

just sent you a msg about the site hun, im not really that bothered about raising publicity for myself for me its all about raising the funds in my eyes so as long as that happens im happy

ok ive messaged you back

fabcakes · 15-10-2012, 02:46

have changed it this is what im now going to do
i think it has a better chance
up for auction is a 3 tired cake in sponge
cake sizes will be 12 , 10 , 8 ''
all process go to help the rescue dogs
i was going to do a raffle but i think this works better
click on the link for more info

http://www.facebook.com/groups/rescuedogsauction/