Should we charge an entry fee?

It is great if families do not have to pay an entry fee to attend a playgroup, but that is not always possible. 

Your venue may charge you a fee or rent.

You may wish to provide snacks, tea or coffee for your families.

Or you may want to buy toys, books or craft supplies to support fun activities at your playgroup.

All of these things cost money, and it is really important that playgroup organisers do not pay for these things out of their own pockets.

Gold coin donation

You can choose to cover costs by asking families who can afford it to pay a gold coin donation each time they attend. Depending on how many families take part, this may not cover your group’s costs.

Small attendance fee

If your group has specific costs like rent, you may decide to charge a small fee for each family that attends to cover this amount. This could be as little as $2 per family per session, or as much as $5. 

Make sure families know why the fee is being charged and what it is being spent on.

It is also important to consider whether some families will not be able to attend if you charge an attendance fee.

If you prefer not to charge an entry fee or ask for donations from families, there are lots of other ways you can raise funds.