What is it?
Hosting a Pub Quiz Night is a fantastic way for teenagers to bring friends, family, and community members together for a fun evening while raising money for your expedition or adventure trip. It combines entertainment with friendly competition, making it an engaging event that can raise a substantial amount in one night.
Why does it work?
Pub quizzes tap into people’s love of socialising and friendly rivalry, encouraging attendees to spend on entry fees, food, and drinks. The event’s interactive nature keeps guests entertained and willing to support your cause generously. Additionally, the group setting motivates participants to rally friends and family, increasing turnout and donations.
Step-by-step plan
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Secure a venue that is accessible and can accommodate your expected number of guests. Contact local community centres, scout huts, schools, or pubs to ask if they will host your quiz night, ideally for free or a small fee.
2
Prepare a variety of quiz rounds including general knowledge, music, sports, and picture rounds. Aim for 5-7 rounds with 5-10 questions each. Use free online resources or create your own to keep it fresh and engaging.
3
Plan how you will charge an entry fee per team or individual. A typical fee might be £5-£10 per person or £20-£40 per team of 4. Decide if you will sell tickets in advance or at the door.
4
Recruit volunteers to help on the night: a quizmaster to read questions, scorekeepers to tally answers, and helpers to manage food, drinks, and entry.
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Advertise your event widely using posters in local shops, schools, and community centres, plus social media posts on Facebook groups, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Encourage friends and family to spread the word.
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Prepare all materials: print answer sheets and pens, organise any prizes, and set up the venue with tables and chairs arranged for teams.
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On the night, welcome guests, explain the rules clearly, and keep the atmosphere lively. Between rounds, offer refreshments for sale if possible to boost fundraising.
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Collect entry fees, tally scores promptly, announce winners, and present prizes. Thank everyone for their support and explain how the funds will help your expedition.
Realistic earnings
Most teenagers can expect to raise between £150 and £500, depending on the size of the venue, ticket price, and number of teams. With good promotion and food or drink sales, hitting the upper end is achievable.
Top tips
✅ Choose a theme for your quiz night (e.g., 80s music or film trivia) to attract specific groups and make it more memorable.
✅ Keep questions varied in difficulty to include everyone, and offer bonus rounds to keep interest high.
✅ Offer small prizes donated by local businesses to reduce costs and encourage community involvement.
✅ Ensure you have a clear system for collecting money and tracking teams to avoid confusion on the night.
Common mistakes to avoid
⚠️ Not promoting the event widely enough, leading to low attendance.
⚠️ Making questions too difficult or too easy, which can disengage participants.
⚠️ Failing to organise volunteers in advance, resulting in a chaotic event.