In a remarkable show of community support, Ludgershall Sport Youth FC U15s raised a whopping £1,800 with their first ever Spond Spot the Ball fundraiser.

Spond’s Spot the Ball is an innovative fundraising tool that’s simple to set up and enter, enabling groups to raise funds in the Spond team management app. The members of Ludgershall Sport Youth FC U15s were each given a personal fundraising page to share with friends and family.

“The fundraiser was so straightforward. The best part was that I didn’t have to do anything; Spond took care of the entire campaign.”

The Ludgershall lads took full advantage of Spond’s Super Summer offer, which offered a £50 fundraising bonus to any group selling entries worth £300 or more. This promotional boost, paired with the team’s enthusiasm and dedication, resulted in a successful campaign that exceeded everyone’s expectations.

One of the key aspects that made the football fundraiser a success was the ease of setting up and running the campaign. As Team Manager Nick Mills noted: “The fundraiser was so straightforward. The best part was that I didn’t have to do anything; Spond took care of the entire campaign, handling payments, running the Spot the Ball competition, and even fulfilling the prize payout. The kids absolutely loved the process, with two of the boys raising an impressive £800 between them.”

Motivating participants was an essential part of the campaign’s success. The top seller was rewarded with a £25 voucher, which spurred the kids to sell more entries and brought a fun, competitive spirit to the fundraiser.

The funds raised were put to good use, enabling Ludgershall Sport Youth FC U15s to invest in top-end kit for the team. They bought new strips, goals, larger balls, and reaction ramps, improving their training equipment and enhancing their overall football experience.

Nick added: “As the campaign progressed, the lads received updates and tips, and the more they shared, the more entries they sold. Entries can be made from any smartphone or computer and it only takes a couple of minutes to enter. We’ll definitely be doing this again in the future.”

You can find out more about fundraising in Spond here or start your own fundraiser in the Spond app.