I have worked in the charity sector for over 15 years as a fundraiser for National and Regional charities and I now run my own Charity consultancy advising causes around their fundraising etc. In a normal non Covid World I would also host numerous events throughout the year where I would offer my items for auction or silent auction etc.
I always donate to causes and this can be due to someone asking me to help or it can be from me reading about someone or a charity struggling. I just love to see the impact an item can have on someone as they are always super chuffed to receive something signed by their heroes.
I will continue to donate items and I hope to have this side of the business grow as it grows as who knows, I might even be able to create a foundation from this and then use a % of profits to donate directly to help where needed.
Ultimately, we all have bills to pay and I do need to make money from this but I also want to make a genuine difference in everything that I do.
Feel free to ask for help or advice.
I offer an auction and silent auction service for charities and causes where I would suggest a list of items with nice reasonable reserve prices and if they sell, all funds above the reserve price goes to the cause for zero risk or outlay. In these circumstances I would also offer a prize or two as a donation to help.
These silent auctions have raised tens of thousands over the years and will continue to do so.