Update: We are thrilled to announce that our online auction in support of two incredible local children’s charities, Allsorts and Home-Start, raised an amazing £1,605! This wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of everyone who donated, bid, and cheered us on. A special thank you to all the businesses and individuals who donated such fantastic prizes—your support truly made this event possible!
Your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of children and families in our community. We hope everyone who won an auction item has a wonderful time with their prizes—you’ve earned it!
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this event a success and for helping us support such important causes.
We’re raising vital funds with a special Charity Auction to celebrate two big Stroud charity anniversaries this year. Allsorts celebrates its 15th birthday and Home-Start is celebrating its 25th birthday in 2024.
A Luxury Weekend, a Spa Session, Food, Wine and MORE
Bidding opens 9am on Monday 21st October until 9pm on Monday 28th October
Introducing the Allsorts and Home-Start Charity Auction 2024
Show your support for two Stroud Charities as we raise vital funds to support our work.
Allsorts
Celebrating 15 years in 2024.
Providing family trips, sports and fitness, parent/carer support, a positive and caring community, fun and friendship.
Home-Start
Celebrating 25 years in 2024.
Supporting parents with children under five years of age who are going through challenging times.
Help us raise funds with nineteen special lots
- A weekend stay at a luxury holiday home in Gretton, near Cheltenham. Kindly donated by Phil Gibbens, from Philip Michael Serviced Accommodation
- A Highgrove Garden Tour for two. Kindly donated by Highgrove Gardens.
- Two tickets to Cheltenham Races (excludes The Festival). Kindly donated by Cheltenham Racecourse.
- A one hour Golf Lesson with Stuart Little, Professional Golfer at Minchinhampton. Kindly donated by Stuart Little.
- A special Vinotopia wine package. Kindly donated by Vinotopia.
- A Tewkesbury Park Hotel cream Tea for two. Kindly donated by Tewkesbury Park Hotel.
- A tasting event at Holy Spirits. Kindly donated by Holy Spirits.
- A bottle of Bottega Vinai Sauvignon Blanc 2022 wine. Kindly donated by Wilder Restaurant.
- An Ellenborough Park Hotel afternoon tea for two. Kindly donated by Ellenborough Park Hotel.
- A family ticket to Rococco Garden in Painswick. Kindly donated by The Rococco Garden.
- Afternoon tea for two at Burleigh Court Cotswolds. Kindly donated by Burleigh Court Cotswolds.
- A Hatherley Manor Classic Spa Day for two. Kindly donated by Hatherley Manor.
- Four tickets for the Stroud Brewery Tour. Kindly donated by The Stroud Brewery.
- A three litre bottle of Figuière wine. Kindly donated by Stuart Lee Design.
- A 4-ball session at Minchinhampton Golf Club. Kindly donated by Minchinhampton Golf Club.
- A cookery class at the Natural Cookery School in Nailsworth. Kindly donated by the Natural Cookery School.
- A £50 meal voucher for Giuseppes Restaurant in Nailsworth. Kindly donated by Giuseppe.
- A photoshoot voucher from Cotswold Pictures. Kindly donated by Cotswold Pictures.
- A food hamper from William’s Kitchen. Kindly donated by William’s Kitchen.
Good luck!
Online Auction Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions apply to the online auction hosted by Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester in collaboration with Allsorts (“we”, “us”, “our”). By participating in the auction, you (“Bidder”) agree to the following terms.
- Eligibility
1.1 Bidders must be at least 18 years old to participate in the auction.
1.2 The auction is open to residents of the UK only. Items will not be shipped outside the UK unless otherwise specified.
1.3 Contracted members of staff of Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester or Allsorts are not eligible to participate in the auction. - Auction Period
2.1 The auction will begin on 21st Oct 2024 at 9am and end on 28th Oct at 9pm (“Auction Period”). - Bidding Process
3.1 Bids must be placed via the auction software, Jumblebee.
3.2 Each bid is considered binding. By placing a bid, you commit to purchasing the item if you are the highest bidder at the end of the auction.
3.3 Bidders will be notified via email if they win an item. - Payment Terms
4.1 Winning bidders must complete payment within 72 hours of receiving the winning notification.
4.2 Payments are made via the auction software, Jumblebee.
4.3 If payment is not received within the specified timeframe, the auction organizers reserve the right to offer the item to the next highest bidder or relist the item. - Item Description and Condition
5.1 All items are described as accurately as possible based on the information provided by donors.
5.2 Items are sold “as is” and are non-refundable.
5.3 No warranties or guarantees are provided for auction items unless explicitly stated. - Shipping and Collection
6.1 Shipping costs are the responsibility of the winning bidder unless otherwise specified in the item description.
6.2 Items will be shipped within 7 business days of receiving payment.
6.3 Local collection may be available for certain items. Bidders will be notified if this option applies. - Returns and Refunds
7.1 All sales are final. No returns, refunds, or exchanges will be accepted.
7.2 If an item arrives damaged, the winning bidder must notify us within 48 hours of receipt, and we will work with you to resolve the issue on a case-by-case basis. - Liability
8.1 Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester and Allsorts are not liable for any delays in delivery, lost or damaged items during transit, or any issues related to third-party sellers.
8.2 We are not responsible for any misrepresentation of items made by third-party donors. - Dispute Resolution
9.1 In the event of any disputes arising from the auction, parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter amicably. - Data Protection and Privacy
10.1 By participating in the auction, you agree that we may collect, store, and use your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR).
10.2 We will not share your personal data with third parties unless required to complete the auction transaction (e.g., for shipping). - Auction Changes and Cancellation
11.1 We reserve the right to modify these T&Cs or cancel the auction at any time without prior notice.
11.2 In the event of errors or fraudulent activity, we reserve the right to void any bids or auction results. - Contact Information
12.1 For any questions or concerns regarding the auction, please contact us at [email protected]