PLAYLAND 2026

Fundraising Booth Proposal

University of Guyana Economics Society (UGES)

Date	31st May 2026 \| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue	National Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana

Organiser	University of Guyana Economics Society (UGES)

Event Type	Children’s Recreational Day - Playland

Expected Attendance	~10,000 persons (children & families)

Prepared By	Shoaib Haroon, Vice President

1.Introduction

The University of Guyana Economics Society (UGES) proposes the operation of a multi-activity fundraising booth at Playland - a one-day recreational event for children to be held on 31st May 2026 at the National Stadium, Georgetown. This initiative will feature a diverse range of child-friendly offerings: hot dog and beverage sales, baked goods and snacks, interactive entertainment (trampoline, ring toss, lucky draw, face painting), a complimentary photo booth to attract foot traffic, and novelty merchandise.

The primary goal is to raise funds for upcoming UGES activities, student outreach programmes, and academic events. With an expected attendance of 10,000 persons, the booth is strategically designed to capture a wide audience and generate multiple simultaneous revenue streams.

2.Objectives

Raise a net profit exceeding GYD $135,000 from all booth activities.
Attract families through a free photo booth and high-energy entertainment offerings.
Increase the visibility and community presence of UGES beyond the university campus.
Provide affordable food, entertainment, and merchandise for children and families.
Strengthen student participation and teamwork through coordinated event-based fundraising.
Deliver a safe, fun, and professionally managed multi-station booth experience.

3.Booth Layout & Activity Zones

The UGES booth will be divided into five clearly designated zones, each operated by dedicated volunteers:

Zone	Offerings	Objective
Food Station	Hot dogs (condiments, cheese, chips), beverages (soft drinks, juice, lemonade, water, icicles)	Primary revenue driver
Snack Corner	Cupcakes, brownies, cookies, plantain chips, chicken foot & cassava chips	High-margin, donated goods
Entertainment Zone	Trampoline (paid entry), ring toss, lucky draw board, face painting	Engagement & repeat visits
Photo Booth (FREE)	Themed backdrop with fun props - complimentary to all visitors	Foot traffic attraction
Merchandise Table	Keychains, pens (all from existing inventory)	Zero-cost profit boost

4.Cost Projections

4A - Hot Dog Station

Item	Qty	Unit Cost (GYD)	Total Cost (GYD)
Hot Dog Sausages (10/pack)	10 packs	$30 / sausage	$3,000
Bakewell Hot Dog Rolls (5/pack)	20 packs	-	$8,000
Ketchup	2	$800	$1,600
Mustard	2	$1,200	$2,400
Mayonnaise	1	$1,500	$1,500
Onions (per lb)	2 lbs	$300	$600
Chips (1 sack)	1	$2,200	$2,200
Napkins	1 pack	$900	$900
Paper Bags (100/pack)	1	$1,000	$1,000
5 Gallon Water	2	$100	$200
Carrot	4	$250	$1,000
Cheese	10 units	$1,000	$10,000
Gloves / Potato	-	Donated / On Hand	$0
TOTAL COST			$32,400

4B - Beverage Station

Item	Quantity	Cost Price	Total Cost (GYD)
Soft Drinks	2 cases (48 bottles)	$2,200 / case	$4,400
Fruit Juice	25 bottles	$200 each	$5,000
Lemonade	25 bottles	$200 each	$5,000
Water	3 cases (72 bottles)	$1,400 / case	$4,200
Icicles	25	-	$0
TOTAL COST			$18,600

4C - Entertainment Zone

Item	Details	Cost Breakdown	Total Cost (GYD)
Trampoline Rental	1 rental	Fixed cost	$8,000
Transportation	1 trip	Delivery / pickup	$5,000
Ring Toss Prizes	25 prizes	$300 / prize	$7,500
Lucky Draw Prizes	30 prizes	$100 / prize	$3,000
Face Paint Kit	1 set	Fixed cost	$5,000
TOTAL COST			$28,500

4D - Snacks

Item	Quantity	Cost / Unit (GYD)	Total Cost (GYD)
Cupcakes	50	Donated	$0
Brownies	50	Donated	$0
Cookies	50	Donated	$0
Plantain Chips	25	$100	$2,500
Chicken Foot & Cassava Chips	20	$100	$2,000
TOTAL COST			$4,500

4E - Merchandise

Item	Quantity	Cost / Unit (GYD)	Total Cost (GYD)
Keychains	10	On Hand	$0
Pens	10	On Hand	$0
TOTAL COST			$0

4F - Additional & Overhead Costs

Item	Details	Amount (GYD)
Decorations	Booth setup, signage, themed decorations	$15,000
Contingency Fund	Unforeseen expenses / emergency buffer	$10,000
Photo Booth	Props & backdrop - FREE entry to attract foot traffic	$0
Expected Donations / In-Kind	Items or cash donated (deducted from total cost)	- $15,000
TOTAL NET ADDITIONAL COST		$10,000

5.Revenue Projections

5A - Hot Dog Station

Item	Quantity	Unit Price (GYD)	Total Revenue (GYD)
Hot Dogs	100	$600	$60,000
TOTAL REVENUE			$60,000

5B - Beverage Station

Item	Quantity	Unit Price (GYD)	Total Revenue (GYD)
Soft Drinks	48 bottles	$200	$9,600
Fruit Juice	25 bottles	$400	$10,000
Lemonade	25 bottles	$400	$10,000
Water	72 bottles	$140	$10,080
Icicles	25	$40	$1,000
TOTAL REVENUE			$40,680

5C - Entertainment Zone

Activity	Volume	Unit Price (GYD)	Total Revenue (GYD)
Trampoline Entry	75 children	$500 / child	$37,500
Ring Toss	50 plays	$300 / play	$15,000
Lucky Draw Board	50 pulls	$100 / pull	$5,000
Face Painting	25 children	$500 / paint	$12,500
TOTAL REVENUE			$70,000

5D - Snacks

Item	Quantity	Selling Price (GYD)	Total Revenue (GYD)
Cupcakes	50	$200	$10,000
Brownies	50	$300	$15,000
Cookies	50	$300	$15,000
Plantain Chips	25	$200	$5,000
Chicken Foot & Cassava Chips	20	$200	$4,000
TOTAL REVENUE			$49,000

5E - Merchandise

Item	Quantity	Selling Price (GYD)	Total Revenue (GYD)
Keychains	10	$500	$5,000
Pens	10	$500	$5,000
TOTAL REVENUE			$10,000

6.Financial Summary & Business Analysis

6A - Category Summary

Category	Total Cost (GYD)	Total Revenue (GYD)	Net Profit (GYD)	Margin
Hot Dogs	$32,400	$60,000	$27,600	46.0%
Beverages	$18,600	$40,680	$22,080	54.3%
Entertainment	$28,500	$70,000	$41,500	59.3%
Snacks	$4,500	$49,000	$44,500	90.8%
Merchandise	$0	$10,000	$10,000	100.0%
Decorations	$15,000	-	- $15,000	-
Contingency	$10,000	-	- $10,000	-
Donations (In-Kind)	- $15,000	-	$15,000 saved	-
TOTAL	$94,000	$229,680	$135,680	59.1%

6B - Key Performance Indicators

Total Gross RevenueGYD $229,680

Total Net CostGYD $94,000

Net ProfitGYD $135,680

Overall Profit Margin59.1%

Highest-Margin CategoryMerchandise (100%)

Largest Profit DriverSnacks — GYD $44,500

6C - Charts

7.Logistics & Operations

Aspect	Plan	Responsible
Setup & Food Prep	Booth with tables, coolers, food stations, signage at National Stadium	Volunteers & Executive
Entertainment Zone	Trampoline, ring toss, lucky draw, and face painting stations - ticketed	Designated Volunteers
Photo Booth (FREE)	Backdrop, props, phone-based photographer - no charge to visitors	Volunteers
Snack & Bake Corner	Pre-packaged, labelled items displayed for quick sale	Volunteers
Merchandise Station	Display table for keychains and pens	Volunteers
Sales Method	Cash, MMG, and on-the-spot purchases	Treasurer / Cashier
Safety & Hygiene	Gloves, proper food handling, cooler storage, child-safe materials	All Volunteers
Cleanup	Full waste disposal and booth cleanup after event	All Volunteers

8.Marketing & Promotion

Social media posts on UGES official platforms (Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp)
Digital flyers shared in UG student groups and community WhatsApp groups
Playland event announcements and word-of-mouth outreach
Collaborations with other student societies and community groups
On-site signage and banners at the National Stadium booth
Free photo booth as organic social media sharing incentive - families will post, generating free digital reach

9.Expected Outcomes

Net profit of approximately GYD $135,680 (59.1% margin) to support Economics Society events and initiatives.
Increased student engagement and community visibility at a 10,000-person children’s event.
Enhanced branding through free photo booth - organic social media sharing.
Successful execution of a high-margin, diversified fundraising model.
Development of event coordination, sales, and entrepreneurial skills among UGES members.

10.Conclusion

The UGES Playland 2026 Fundraising Booth is a strategically designed, community-oriented initiative. By operating five simultaneous revenue streams - food, beverages, entertainment, snacks, and merchandise - alongside a free photo booth to drive foot traffic, UGES is positioned to generate strong, sustainable returns while delivering a memorable experience for 10,000 attendees.

The highest-margin categories (Snacks at 90.8%, Merchandise at 100%) are deliberately anchored in donated and on-hand inventory, minimising financial risk while maximising upside. With a projected net profit of GYD $135,680 on GYD $229,680 gross revenue - a 59.1% overall margin - this proposal reflects both financial prudence and the entrepreneurial capability of the Economics Society.