Online charity auction draws to a close

Sunday 01 September 2019

Today is your last chance to bid in the St Martin's AC online charity auction, which has already raised thousands of pounds for two mental health charities.

43 different donated items and experiences are up for grabs, with all profits going to support Guernsey Mind and The Calm Zone, which is based in the UK.

It has been running throughout August and is thought to be the first online auction launched in the island.

Some of the items on offer include a London break for two, a stay at Jersey's Royal Yacht hotel, bespoke jewellery, a BBQ and a rib voyage.

Before the event began, organiser Max Hunter said he was hoping to raise around £3,000, and that target has already been passed.

"We've had fabulous donations from offices and service providers themselves," he added. "We've had quite a few different financial companies come in and collaborate with other companies to donate something together.

"It's not just standing there shaking a bucket hoping people are going to give you money. It's get yourself a bargain! Go and get yourself a jewellery set worth £400 for £300. It's giving people a reason to donate. There's nothing like this that's happened in Guernsey before in terms of an online event where people can contribute from all over the place. They don't even need to be in the island to help."

The items are available to view here and updates will be posted on the St Martins AC Facebook and Twitter pages.