Auction Item Milestone – Over £1,000,000 Raised For Charity Since April!

Posted by Ben Crook on 19 October 2017

We are delighted to announce that since our auction item relaunch just six months ago, our team have surpassed the 1 Million charity profit mark, an increase of 65% from 2016 in just 169 days! This means that charities have made 6,237 every single day since April 2017 using the Givergy item collection alone!

The Givergy auction item collection was relaunched in April 2017 and has been carefully sourced to help support fundraising initiatives by appealing to a variety of tastes and budgets, which includes holidays, sports memorabilia, experiences and much more! This, partnered with a new ethical pricing model that allows for charities to benefit even more, has helped raise a substantial figure in a very short amount of time!

We have also launched an elite range brochure that includes high-end auctions including a private plane to Reims, and an opportunity to meet the Pope to name a few! This range has seen significant interest and charities are seeing the benefits of high ticket items and the profit that they can bring.

Were always looking to make sure that the auction item brochures are refreshed with new and exciting items, that are moulded to each region that we operate within around the globe. Our team has listened to all the feedback we have received to make this possible, and we believe that we are now in a fantastic position to raise more for life changing causes than ever before!

Were extremely proud as a team that we’ve managed to more than double the amount of charity profit so far this year, its amazing to see our charities benefit so much from the updated range and pricing model. Ben Crook, Global Head of Operations & Procurement at Givergy.

Here are the best-selling auction items from the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and Hong Kong as of October 2017 that have contributed towards raising a life changing amount for incredible causes:

UK – TOP GUN AIR COMBAT EXPERIENCE FOR 2 PEOPLE

This incredible experience is for two people to take to the skies in the high G-Force T67 Firefly aircraft! After your safety briefing, your ex-military instructors will takeoff in close formation before teaching you how to fly aerobatics yourself! After getting used to the incredibly fast T67 Firefly plane and the G-force, you will undertake tail chasing and air combat against one another!

US TUSCAN VILLA FOR 10 PEOPLE

The experience of a lifetime! A holiday for 10 guests for 7 nights at your private and meticulously restored Italian manor! Complete with private pool, 5 bedrooms/bathrooms, your own private concierge and stunning views, over the rolling hills of the magical region of Umbria. One night, an Italian Master Chef and Waiter will prepare a feast in your Villa, served with matching regional wines! Explore all the magical sights of Pisa, Siena, Florence, San Gimignano and more.

CANADA EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE ISLAND STAY FOR 2

In addition to the island’s stunning beaches, the resort boasts a large infinity swimming pool with swim-up bar, lunch restaurant, formal evening bar & restaurant, spa, water sports and world-renowned snorkelling sites. Included in your seven-night stay (where there is a maximum of 10 other guests on the whole island!) you will have the island’s Michelin trained Chef spoiling you with an array of delicacies including freshly caught local lobsters. Your ultra-all-inclusive stay includes all meals and snacks, including the island’s 7-course signature tasting menu and beach BBQ night, and all drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).

AUSTRALIA ED SHEERAN LIVE IN SYDNEY FOR 2

Everyone’s favourite multi-award winning singer-songwriter, the affable Ed Sheeran, needs next to no introduction – after 15 million albums sold worldwide and a devoted following, the global superstar is bringing his Divide Tour to Australia in March 2018, and, predictably, the dates sold out instantly! We present a unique opportunity to draw the envy of your friends and join the party by attending the March 15th show at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium. Watch one of the biggest musicians in the world perform live from the comfort of a private suite, complete with luxury seating and room to stand, situated in a prime Level Two location within the stadium. Designed as a package for 2, you and your guest will also enjoy full hospitality throughout – including an exciting buffet dining menu, and as many selected beers, wines and soft drinks as you wish. A perfect way to enjoy the perfect live show, in the heart of Sydney’s Olympic Park.

HONG KONG MODERN FINE DINING EXPERIENCE FOR 8

A fine-dining experience in your home for up to 8 guests. Dinner will be prepared by one of Hong Kong’s top British Chefs, Tom Burney, or one of his team. You will enjoy drinks and canapes, followed by a 5-course meal served by our experienced waiting staff. Your meal includes soup, cold starter, hot starter, mains and a choice of desserts or the classic British & French cheeseboard.

Interested in learning more about the auction items on offer? Read some reviews of our fantastic charity auction items.

A massive well done to our Auction Items Team on raising such a substantial amount for charity so far this year!

If you’re interested in any of the items listed here, or want to learn more about how our auction item range can help raise you more, then request a brochure today!

Ben Crook

Chief Operating Officer

Ben is at the forefront of every project in Givergy, listing and actioning constant improvements across the business. With over a decade of experience in the charity and events sector he brings a deep understanding of what the fundraising industry needs to operate effectively and efficiently.