Silent Auctions
How does it work?
We are quite often asked how it all works. Below is a step by step guide to how our Silent Auction service can raise funds for you!
Step 1 – Consultation
After discussing the details of your event with you, one of our Fundraising Consultants will offer advice as to which fundraising service will be best suited for your event.
Step 2 – Pre Event Form
If you decide that our Silent Auction service is best suited for your event we will send you one of our quick and easy pre event forms to fill out.
Step 3 – Auction Brochure
The week before your event we will send you a draft of the Silent Auction brochure to review and sign off. At this stage you will be able to make any amendments you wish.
Step 4 –Auction Set Up
On the day of your event we will arrive 2 hours before the scheduled start time and set up the auction display & place the Silent Auction brochures around the venue.
Step 5 – The Auction
Your Event Manager will run your silent auction from start to finish. The auction can be scheduled to fit in with other planned proceedings and will run seamlessly in the background.
Step 6 – Payment Collection
After the silent auction has ended, your Event Manager will collect all card and cash payments from the winning bidders.
Step 7 – Auction Analysis
After your event, we will send you an itemised spreadsheet. This will include the winning bidders’ details, winning bid amounts & total raised.
Step 8 – Funds Transfer
All funds raised will be securely transferred to your chosen account within 7 working days.
Why choose a Silent Auction?
Each of our auction services offers a varied range of benefits. Below is a selection of benefits for using our Silent Auction service!
Free of Charge Service
Our silent auction service is completely FREE OF CHARGE, meaning there is no risk to you or your chosen charity or cause.
Reserve Price Guarantee
We guarantee to have the lowest reserve prices on all our auction lots. We will happily beat any competitors price on any item if this isn’t the case!
Secure Payment Collection
We know the importance of collecting payments. Our fully trained staff will be able to collect payments quickly & securely using our card terminals.
Express Funds Transfer
We guarantee the funds raised at your event will be transferred directly to your chosen bank account within 5 working days of your event.
Stress Free
From start to finish we take the pressure off you. Whether it is solving guest’s queries, collecting payments or post event administration, we do it all!
Attend Events Nationwide
Our Event Managers attend events all across the United Kingdom and Europe.
Dedicated Event Manager
Your dedicated event manager will be in regular contact with you from beginning to end and will be able to offer expertise on any questions you may have.
Donations
You can include up to 6 donated items in your auction brochure, of which you will receive 100% of the amount bid on these items.
Gift Aid
Gift Aid can be claimed on all winning bids. This allows Charities & Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CACS) to claim n extra 25p for every £1 donated.
