"The raffle can be a great opportunity for organisers/committee to socially engage with attendees who may be very reticent and could possibly leave without having spoken to anyone"

This was the main purpose when we instituted a raffle at our concerts, which is why there are three good prizes, thus often making us very little money.

Never found anyone who seemed to object - if people don't want to buy tickets, it's not a problem and we don't push it, and very little time is taken up by it.

Barbara