Live Auctions
Auctions bring energy and serious fundraising power
Real time auctions, fully managed
Signed Jersey
£45
VIP Experience
£120
Weekend Getaway
£85
Art Print
£30
Key Benefits
Raise more
Competitive bidding drives higher final prices, helping you maximise the value of donated items, experiences and prizes.
Best practice
Built to meet UK fundraising and auction regulations, with clear bidder controls, transparent pricing and full reporting.
Real-time live bidding
Bid via mobile or SMS, receive instant outbid notifications, and track progress in real time. Perfect for events and galas.
Easy to promote
Promote your auction via SMS campaigns, email, social media, QR codes, and website embeds, turning every channel into a bidding opportunity.
Automated payment collection
Winning bids are processed securely and automatically. reducing admin and eliminating awkward payment chasing.
Case Study: Charity Gala Auction
Organisation: Injured Jockeys Fund
Goal: Raise funds to support Graham Lee
The Challenge: How to promote and manage an auction of fantastic lots including exclusive racing experiences to sought-after hospitality packages, all generously donated by the racing community.
The Solution: A live online auction with mobile bidding, promoted before and during the event via SMS and QR codes.
The Results
- £40,000 raised in one evening
- Over 196 active bidders
- Automatic payment collection
- No post-event admin backlog
- Full reporting for trustees and finance
"With a shortened timetable and lots being offered across the community, we needed not only a flexible platform but a responsive team that would support us in managing the auction and collecting the funds. The DONATE™ team was fantastic and their platform delivered."
- Alice Brooke, Injured Jockeys Fund
Online Auction — from our Inspiration library
View all →Auctions and How to Plan Them
A guide to planning and running successful online charity auctions, with a case study from the Friends of Shuttleworth.
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Online auctions are one of the most effective ways to raise significant funds from engaged supporters, whether at an event or fully online.
Bring energy, competition and momentum to your next fundraiser, without the administrative burden.