About Us
TRUSTED PARTNER
Whether you choose a specialist technology partner or a prize provider like ourselves, the goal is always the same: to maximise your profit on the night.
Technology providers are often best suited for clients who have already sourced their own prizes and only need the tools to display the lots during the event. Some may offer additional prizes to offset their costs, while others may find other ways to generate revenue.
At the end of the day, there’s no such thing as “free.” While we don’t typically charge for technology, staff, or EPOS terminals (should you need them), our revenue comes from the prizes that we provide. Whether we supply them on a Sale or Return (SOR) basis or manage the entire event, our profit is built into the prizes we offer.
MISCONCEPTIONS
A common misconception we often hear is that prize providers take all the money, leaving little or nothing for the charities. This simply isn’t the case. What’s often overlooked is that when we supply prizes, we have to purchase or create them, which involves a cost.
When guests attend your event and bid on a prize, they’re typically assessing its value for money. Our strategy is to offer prizes with low reserves, which encourages competitive bidding. High reserves, on the other hand, often discourage bids and can result in items not selling at all. We avoid setting high reserves because it’s counterproductive to achieving strong results.
Another misconception is that reducing the number of lots somehow leads to higher fundraising. In reality, having a variety of lots is crucial. You need to offer a diverse selection to appeal to all guests and ensure there’s something for everyone. Guests will only bid on items that interest them. Over the past 25 years, we’ve fine-tuned this approach to perfection, making it an art form.
If you have a fundraising target in mind, it’s important to consider how best to reach it. Auctions are an excellent way to achieve your goal, but the prizes need to offer good value to attract bids. Our prizes are designed to complement your existing donations, ensuring competitive bids and helping you hit your fundraising targets. For every item we supply, you benefit—and that’s a win-win for everyone.
DE-RISKING
We support event organisers and charities by partnering with them to provide equipment, staff, and products at no upfront cost. This means the charity or client can focus on the success of the event without worrying about additional expenses.
In most cases, we supply prizes valued between £60K and £120K, depending on the size of the event. Clearly, this is a level of risk that most charities would not be willing to take, especially when there’s no guarantee that the prizes will sell. By supplementing your donations with our prizes, you eliminate this financial risk. If the prizes don’t sell, there’s no loss to the charity—making it a secure and low-risk way to enhance your fundraising efforts.
Online Technology
We offer a range of online technology and bidding platforms tailored to suit your specific needs and audience, ensuring a seamless experience for all participants.
We offer a wide range of solutions, from mobile to tablet bidding. Whether you’re looking for AV support, interactive guest speakers, live Q&A sessions, or a fully immersive auction experience, we can customise everything to suit your event. Whatever your requirements, we’ll work with you to create the perfect solution.
LIVE EVENT
This remains the traditional and proven approach for creating a memorable experience for your guests, whether it’s a Gala Evening, Black Tie event, Sportsman’s Dinner, or an Awards Ceremony.
These types of events have consistently been highly successful in generating vital support for charities, and they are where we’ve built our strong reputation. We provide everything you need, from brochures and event technology to creating impressive display areas for auction items. Our highly trained staff are on hand to answer questions and manage payments throughout the evening.
We’ve successfully supported charities hosting events for as few as 150 guests, right up to large-scale events in London with over 1,000 attendees. Whatever the size, we’re here to ensure your event is a success.
MAKING IT A SUCCESS
No matter your vision, fundraising for charitable causes has never been more important. Whether you’re planning a small online event for a cause close to your heart or a larger, more elaborate occasion, successful events always come down to careful preparation and planning. Get in touch with a member of our team today and let’s start planning your fundraising event!
SPEAK TO OUR FUND RAISING TEAM
Feel free to reach out to us by phone or email—we’d be happy to discuss your ideas and aspirations for your next event. If you’ve never organised an event before, don’t worry! With over 25 years of experience, we’re here to provide all the guidance and support you need. From selecting the perfect venue and prizes to providing brochures, technology, charitable donations, and free prizes, we’ll be with you every step of the way to ensure your event is a resounding success.
