This raffle runs from 30 March to 8 May 2026.
1. Promoter and Licensing
- 1.1. The registered Responsible Person is Nicola Masters, The Grand Appeal, 30–32 Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8DJ.
- 1.2. The Grand Appeal Society Lottery is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 4932, in accordance with the Gambling Act 2005.
- 1.3. Gromit Unleashed® is a registered trademark of The Grand Appeal. All rights reserved.
- 1.4. The ‘Paint Your Own Gromit’ prize is produced under licence from Aardman Animations Ltd.
2. Purpose of the Raffle
- 2.1. All profits from the raffle will be used to support the work of The Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children’s Hospital Charity (registered charity number 1043603). Further information is available.
3. Entry Requirements
- 3.1. Tickets cost £2 each, with a maximum purchase of 50 tickets per person.
- 3.2. Payments cannot be made using CAF vouchers or credit cards.
- 3.3. Entrants must be 18 years or over and must be residents of Great Britain.
- 3.4. Proof of age is required and will be verified at time of purchase.
- 3.5. Trustees and employees of The Grand Appeal are not eligible to enter.
4. How to Enter
- 4.1. Tickets may only be purchased in person at The Grand Appeal’s stall in Bristol Children’s Hospital.
- 4.2. The raffle ticket acts as confirmation of entry. Please retain it as proof of purchase.
- 4.3. The Charity accepts no responsibility for lost or damaged tickets, or illegible or corrupted entries.
5. Closing Date and Draw
- 5.1. Ticket sales will open on Monday 30 March 2026.
- 5.2. Ticket sales will close at 17:00 on Friday 8 May 2026.
- 5.3. The draw will take place at 14:00 on Tuesday 12 May 2026 using a random selection generator.
- 5.4. Three prizes are available:
- First prize: handmade quilt, 110cm width x 130cm height.
- Second prize: ‘Paint Your Own’ Gromit figurine.
- Third prize: knitting bundle handmade by volunteers.
- 5.5. The results of the draw are final and there are no prize alternatives.
6. Winner Notification and Prize Collection
- 6.1. The winners will be announced on social media on the day of the draw.
- 6.2. The winners will also be contacted by email and telephone after the draw.
- 6.3. The prizes must be collected in person from The Grand Appeal office from Wednesday 13 May 2026, except in extenuating circumstances agreed at the discretion of the Charity.
- 6.4. The winner must present:
- Their email ticket receipt
- One piece of photographic identification
- 6.5. If the prize has not been claimed within 14 days, or if adequate ID cannot be provided, The Grand Appeal may reallocate the prize at its discretion.
- 6.6. All other participants will be informed of the outcome of the raffle via email.
7. Use of Name, Image and Publicity
- 7.1. The Charity may request a photo, interview, or short quote from the winners to help promote future fundraising draws and/or The Grand Appeal charity or its brands.
- 7.2. The Charity may publish the winners’ first names and approximate location (e.g. “Jane from Bristol”).
8. Participant Responsibilities
- 8.1. Entrants are responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date contact information. The Charity cannot accept liability for inability to contact a winner due to incorrect information.
- 8.2. The Charity may reject entries or re-award the prize if an entrant breaches these Terms, acts fraudulently, or behaves unlawfully.
9. Cancellation or Suspension
- 9.1. The Charity reserves the right to cancel, suspend or terminate the raffle due to circumstances beyond its control.
- 9.2. In the event of an error affecting the raffle (including printing or technical errors), the Charity may administer the raffle as though the error had not occurred and will notify entrants where appropriate.
10. Refunds
- 10.1. Entrants found to be under 18 will have their payments returned.
- 10.2. No other refunds will be issued.
11. Additional Provisions
- 11.1. Complaints will be handled in accordance with The Grand Appeal’s complaints policy (available on request).
- 11.2. Entrants may request self-exclusion from The Grand Appeal Society Lottery at any time using the Self-Exclusion Form.
- 11.3. The Charity will keep records of personal information provided by participants until otherwise advised by the participant. See Privacy Policy for more information.
- 11.4. All images and materials relating to the raffle are the copyright of The Grand Appeal.
- 11.5. If any clause is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.
- 11.6. These Terms are governed by English law and the Courts of England have exclusive jurisdiction.
