Whether you’re thinking about starting a candle fundraiser or you’re already midway through one, you probably have a few questions.
Good news — you’re not alone! We’ve rounded up the most common candle fundraising FAQs we get to make your fundraising journey smooth, successful, and stress-free.
Answers about how Candle Cash fundraising works
It’s super simple — and completely risk-free.
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You place an order for candles.
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You don’t pay anything upfront — we send the candles to you with free delivery.
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Your group sells the candles to friends, family, and the wider community.
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You keep all the profits (typically £6–£10 per candle, depending on your selling price).
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You return any unsold, unopened six-packs within 28 days if needed.
You pay £ 10 for each candle. You choose your own selling price—most groups sell them for £16–£20, keeping the difference as profit.
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No upfront costs
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Free delivery
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28-day flexible return policy
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Beautiful, handmade candles
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Option for personalized packaging with your group’s logo
Nope! There’s no prepayment required. You’ll receive an invoice once your candles are delivered which is payble 28 days later — giving you plenty of time to sell.
That’s up to you! A reasonable amount to raise can be between £400–£2,000+, depending on how many members are involved and how many candles you sell.
Example:
If 25 members each sell 8 candles at £16,25, that’s £1,250 in profit!
Try our Profit Calculator to see what’s possible for your group.
You can return any unopened six-packs within 28 days of delivery. Just make sure to notify us within 28 days so we can process it smoothly.
Yes! We’ll add your group’s logo to the candle sleeve packaging at no extra cost. It’s a great way to make your fundraiser feel truly yours.
The more you charge, the more you raise — and most supporters are happy to pay a bit more when they know it’s going to a great cause.
Absolutely. We’re a small, family-run business and we’re here to help you succeed. You can always reach out directly to Anna with questions, ideas, or if you just need a bit of encouragement.
Still wondering if this is right for your group?
No pressure — we’re always happy to chat or send over a few samples so you can see and smell the candles yourself.
Fundraising should be fun, simple, and successful — and that’s exactly what we’re here for. 📧Contact Anna at anna.grice@candlecash.co.uk or send a message on WhatsApp: 07955542654 if you have any further questions! I’d love to help.
Popular fundraising questions from youth group leaders
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