RARE MEMORABILIA
FUNDRAISING FOR CHARITIES
Fundraising for charities and other good causes
Auctions serve as an excellent fundraising tool for charities, whether as a standalone event or part of a larger occasion like an annual ball. We collaborate with charities to curate bespoke auction lists, incorporating their own prize donations alongside items provided by us on a sale or return basis. Our income is fully transparent and a financial breakdown is provided following the event.
Each item is assigned a reserve price, ensuring that any sale above this threshold generates 100% profit for the charity. We provide the option to host the event with our highly experienced MC/auctioneer, Hamilton Bland. With over twenty years of experience as an auctioneer and MC at charity fundraising events, Hamilton brings unparalleled confidence and expertise to the stage, ensuring a successful and memorable event.
Rare Memorabilia offer items to charities and good causes on a sale or return basis, helping them raise vital funds for their missions. In a recent charity auction, just one of our supplied items generated a remarkable profit of over £48,000 for the charity. Our team joins forces with your charity fundraising team, leveraging our wealth of experience and knowledge to maximise the invaluable funds raised.
About Hamilton Bland
With over twenty-three years of experience as BBC TV’s Senior Swimming Commentator and the creative mind behind the multi award-winning TV ad for John Smith’s Bitter, featuring Peter Kay in 'Top Bombing!', Hamilton is a seasoned professional in the world of broadcasting. His confidence behind the microphone extends to his role as an auctioneer and MC at charity fundraising events for over two decades, ensuring engaging and successful occasions time and again.
Why not call Hamilton NOW to discuss your event?
Why our clients love us
“I have been organising events for over 30 years and recently created a very special evening for discreet high net worth individuals at Claridges in London to support a cancer charity. Hamilton Bland was retained as MC/ Host/ Auctioneer for the evening and I was impressed with the unique and varied selection of auction items on offer in what has become and very crowded marketplace in the live and silent auction arena.
The auction lots achieved remarkable sums and we were overwhelmed with the result on the night which was down to Hamilton’s skill and expertise as host and auctioneer. Hamilton has an innate ability to read the room and offers an innovative and bespoke service to suit clients’ needs.”
Sarah Bender
Society Event Organiser
“As a compère and MC myself, I can honestly say Hamilton Bland is one of the best in the business. He oozes quality and charisma and always has the room in the palm of his hand. He is a master at conducting charity auctions with unrivalled skills.
I learned how to host such events from watching Hamilton at work.
I have no hesitation in recommending Hamilton to anyone considering appointing him!”
Brody Swain
BBC radio broadcaster