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How Bluefundr Works

Create engaging sports competitions that drive participation and fundraising success

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Start Fundraising in 4 Simple Steps

Whether you're a sports club, charity, or personal fundraiser, Bluefundr handles everything automatically

1

Create Account

Sign up in minutes with email or social login. Set up your organization profile or personal fundraiser.

2

Build Competition

Choose your competition type, select matches, set entry fees or make it free with donations.

3

Share & Launch

Get a unique link to share with your community. Invite participants via social media, email, or QR code.

4

Sit Back & Relax

We automatically update results, calculate winners, and handle payouts. You focus on your cause.

Why Organisers Love Bluefundr

Save Time

No manual score tracking, no spreadsheets, no prize calculations. Everything is automated.

Free to Start

No setup fees, no monthly costs.

Higher Engagement

Competitions create excitement and community participation that simple donations can't match.

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How to Join & Play

Support your favorite causes while competing for prizes

1

Discover Competitions

Browse public competitions or join via invite link from your club, charity, or friends.

2

Make Predictions

Pick your scores, minutes, or teams. It's simple and fun - no sports expertise needed.

3

Track Results

Follow live leaderboards and see how you rank. We update results automatically.

4

Win Prizes

Winners are notified automatically. Organisers handle prize distribution.

Why Participate?

Support Good Causes

Your entry helps fund sports clubs, charities, and community initiatives.

Win Prizes

Compete for cash prizes, vouchers, or bragging rights in your community.

Have Fun

Add excitement to match days and engage with your community in a fun, friendly way.

Find Competitions Near You

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Choose Your Competition Style

Pick the format that works best for your fundraising goals

Golden Goal

Participants are assigned a random minute of the first goal. Closest minute wins. Perfect for football matches.

Correct Score

Predict exact final scores across multiple matches. Most accurate predictions win. Great for tournaments.

GAA Correct Score

Specialized for GAA sports with goals and points. Predict complete scores for hurling and football matches.

Perfect Strike

Predict Win/Draw/Win for 8-10 matches. Get them all right to win or share the rolling jackpot! Optional Consolation Goal prize for the best score when there's no perfect prediction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Bluefundr

Bluefundr is a platform that enables sports clubs, charities, and individuals to run automated sports prediction competitions for fundraising. We provide the technology - you create and manage your own competitions. Think of us as the Shopify for sports fundraising.
No, we don't run competitions ourselves. Bluefundr is a platform where organisations and individuals create and manage their own competitions. You're the organiser - we just provide the tools, automation, and infrastructure.
Yes! It's completely free to create an account and set up public competitions. For pay-to-enter competitions and donation-based competitions, we deduct a small platform fee (typically 9.4%) from payments to cover payment processing, hosting, and automated services. There are no setup fees or monthly subscriptions.
We support Golden Goal (predict first goal minute), Correct Score (predict exact match scores), GAA Correct Score (goals and points), Perfect Strike (win/draw/win predictions), and Finish Time (predict race participant finish times). Each format works for different fundraising goals and audience sizes. Learn more about how each competition type works.
Share your unique competition link via social media, email, WhatsApp, or QR code. Participants click the link, make their predictions, and pay the entry fee (or donate) directly through our secure Stripe payment system. No app download required.
Absolutely! You can create private, invite-only competitions for your club, workplace, or friend group. Private competitions don't appear in public search results and entry can be controlled by the organiser. No prize can be specified on the platform for private competitions.
We use Stripe Connect for secure payments. When you create a competition, you connect your Stripe account. Participants pay entry fees directly to your Stripe account (minus our platform fee). Funds go straight to you - we never hold your money.
Funds are collected directly in your Stripe account. Stripe automatically processes payouts to your linked bank account, typically within 2-7 business days depending on your country. Platform fees are deducted at the time of entry payment.
You (the organiser) handle prize distribution. Our system automatically calculates winners and sends notifications. We suggest distributing your prizes in person, however as the organiser, you are free to use your preferred method. This keeps you in control of prize fulfillment.
As the competition organiser, you decide your refund policy. If you need to issue refunds (e.g., cancelled match), you process them through your Stripe dashboard. We provide the tools, but you control refund decisions and execution.
We automatically fetch match results from reliable sports data providers. Scores, goal times, and match events are updated in real-time. You never need to manually enter results - it's completely automated.
Winners are calculated automatically based on competition rules. For Golden Goal, the closest minute to the actual minute wins. For Correct Score, points are awarded for accuracy (exact score, correct result etc). Our system updates results in real-time and notifies winners automatically via email. See detailed scoring rules for each competition type.
Tie-breaker rules vary for each competition. Read the competition rules on the competition details page for more information. See our competition rules guide for examples of how different formats handle ties.
Yes, participants create a simple account using email or social login (Google, Facebook). This ensures one entry per person, allows them to track their predictions across competitions, and enables us to notify them of results and wins.
Absolutely. We use Stripe for payment processing (bank-level security), encrypt all sensitive data, and follow industry best practices. We never store credit card details. All payments are PCI-DSS compliant through Stripe's secure infrastructure.
For free entry, donation-based competitions - no license required. For pay-to-enter competitions with prizes, Irish sports clubs and registered charities may need a lottery license (easy to obtain and inexpensive). We recommend consulting with your local authorities or using our free donation-based option to avoid licensing requirements.
You are. As the organiser, you're responsible for running your competition, including setting rules, handling prizes, and ensuring compliance with local laws. Bluefundr provides the technology platform, but you own the relationship with participants.
We support major football leagues (Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, etc.), GAA (hurling and football), rugby, and more. We automatically fetch match results from reliable sports data providers, so you never have to manually update scores.
Our system monitors for data discrepancies and notifies you if there's an issue. For major competitions, results are typically available within minutes. If results are delayed or incorrect, you'll be notified and can wait for the data provider to correct it, or contact support for assistance. For postponed or cancelled matches, see our event changes policy.
We automatically send email notifications when competitions close, results are finalized, and winners are determined. Participants can also view live leaderboards and track their standings in real-time on the competition page.
Bluefundr doesn't have an in-app messaging system. You can add custom messages and updates to your competition page that all participants can see. For direct communication, only winner contact information is shared with organisers for prize distribution purposes. To contact all participants, you'll need to collect contact details through your own channels outside the platform.
Click the competition link shared by the organiser (via social media, email, or QR code), create a free account or log in, make your predictions, and pay the entry fee if applicable. You'll receive confirmation by email.
We'll send you an email notification when the competition closes and results are finalized. You can also check the live leaderboard on the competition page to see your ranking in real-time. Winners are contacted by the competition organiser for prize distribution.
No, once you've submitted your entry and paid, predictions are locked to ensure fairness. Make sure you're happy with your choices before submitting. The competition closes before matches start, so plan accordingly.
Yes! All payments are processed through Stripe, one of the world's most trusted payment processors. We never see or store your card details. Your payment goes directly to the competition organiser's verified account.
Your entry fee goes directly to the competition organiser (the club, charity, or individual running the competition). A small platform fee (9.4%) is deducted to cover payment processing and platform costs. The rest funds prizes and supports the cause.
Refund policies are set by the competition organiser. Generally, entries are non-refundable once submitted, but exceptions may be made for cancelled matches or technical issues. Check the competition rules or contact the organiser directly.
It depends on the competition rules set by the organiser. Some competitions allow multiple entries (each with a separate entry fee), while others limit participants to one entry. Check the competition details page for specific rules. Learn more in our competition rules guide.
First, try contacting the competition organiser directly - their details are on the competition page. If you can't resolve the issue or suspect fraud, contact our support team at [email protected] and we'll investigate.

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