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Parentkind has been a voice for parents in education since 1956. Now, with The Parents Lottery, we're helping schools secure the resources they need to provide the best possible education for every child. Support your school today.

If we get 56%* where does the other 44% go?

We want to be transparent about where the ticket price goes. Parentkind uses the 44% to cover the cost of the prizes and administration of the lottery.

Pie chart showing 56% of every ticket goes to your PTA or school, with the remaining 44% split between prizes and administration of the lottery.

Prizes - 18.18%

Administration of the lottery - 25.82%

Organisation funds - 56%*

*PTAs in paid Parentkind membership will receive 56% and non-member PTAs and schools will receive 42%

How the money raised is used

With The Parents Lottery, your school receives 56p* from every £1 ticket sold, providing one of the highest returns available from a school fundraising lottery. That means more funding can go directly towards the resources, opportunities and initiatives that benefit your pupils and students. Simple to run and easy to support, it’s an effective way for schools, PTAs and parent groups to generate sustainable fundraising income.

Comparison table. The Parents Lottery returns 56%* of every ticket to your PTA or school, with 18.18% to prizes and 25.8% to administration, and needs no local authority licence. The other providers listed return between 20.34% and 50%.

Our members raise over £140 million annually for schools

Since 1956, Parentkind has been the leading voice for parents in education, championing their vital role in their children’s learning journey. We invest significant resources in representing parent views to government and agencies at all levels, ensuring that the parent perspective is central to education policy. Evidence shows that parental participation benefits all children, schools and society as a whole. Through our dedicated advocacy and support, we empower parents to make a difference and contribute to a brighter future for education.

As the UK’s largest network of PTA fundraisers, with over 13,000 member PTAs raising over £140 million annually, Parentkind provides unparalleled specialist fundraising support and advice. We equip parent volunteers with the tools and resources they need to build thriving PTAs, securing vital funds for their schools and enriching the educational experiences of countless children. Our legacy of empowering parents and supporting schools continues to drive our mission, ensuring every child has access to the best possible education.

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