| It is s a common misconception that in order to raise | | | | on Investment. Fun Casinos and Video Horseracing |
| maximum funds at a charity event you need to | | | | can pay for themselves and some – and with |
| reduce your spend on the entertainment, when in | | | | donations for prizes and sponsorship opportunities, it |
| reality this could not be further from the truth. | | | | is easy to make thousands of pounds from the |
| Long after the attendees have forgotten the table | | | | Entertainment itself and your guests will have |
| décor and the menu they will remember the | | | | enjoyed spending their money! You take the profit |
| Entertainment and how much they enjoyed the | | | | from the Raffle and games like Kings & Queens |
| evening – and it will certainly encourage them to | | | | for granted – but this could be taken to the next |
| come again next year. | | | | level with an hilarious comedy game show format |
| From the Toastmaster/ Auctioneer that helped them | | | | which involves the audience to a greater extent and |
| donate their money; the After Dinner Speaker who | | | | increases the money making opportunities. |
| amused them; to the Party Band that kept them up | | | | Many Entertainers can help to raise funds - Balloon |
| dancing ‘til the wee small hours; the better the | | | | Modellers selling their creations, Tips in the Hat for |
| standard of entertainment, the greater will be the | | | | the Magician and crossing the Fortune Teller’s |
| audience satisfaction and, as a consequence, their | | | | Palm with Silver, to name but a few. There are any |
| willingness to donate to your cause. | | | | number of ways to raise cash on the evening while |
| Some event organisers will think nothing of allocating | | | | making your guests feel they have been entertained |
| £20 per head of the ticket cost on good quality | | | | rather than just having been fleeced of their money. |
| wine and yet benchmark only £3 a head for the | | | | Once your guests have finished giving - and with the |
| entertainment! With an average Disc Jockey costing | | | | Auction out the way – there is nothing left but |
| from £350 & a Toastmaster/ Auctioneer at | | | | to reward your guests with evening of great |
| £400 – that doesn’t leave a lot in the | | | | entertainment from a sensational party band, which is |
| budget for interesting and exciting Entertainment for | | | | just for them to enjoy. That way you will have |
| the night! Many Organisers rely on the goodwill of a | | | | organised a successful event the guests will |
| high profile celebrity offering their services for free, | | | | remember for a long time to come, especially when |
| which is great if you can get it – but if that’s | | | | your next invitation lands on their doormat! |
| not an option then making the mistake of booking | | | | When it comes to organising a charity ball, why not |
| cheap entertainment is likely to compromise the | | | | seek the free advice of an event specialist like |
| entire event. | | | | myself to ensure you raise the maximum funds |
| There are many ways to use the Entertainment to | | | | possible and get the most from your event? |
| make money – guaranteeing you a good Return | | | | |