Silent Auctions
A Silent Auction is an easy and effective way to raise more funds at your charity event. At The Event Bureau, we provide a fully managed Silent Auction service completely free of charge.
We use the classic sealed bid approach with brochures, a proven method for maximising fundraising. This allows for multiple sales of auction items, smoother collection of funds, and minimal disruption to your event—keeping the spotlight on the live auction. Best of all, our service won’t cost you a penny.
Why choose The Event Bureau to manage your Silent Auction?
It’s completely free! All costs are covered in the reserve prices.
100% of bids over the reserve price go straight to your charity.
Luxury auction lots are included as standard.
Free design and printing are part of our service.
Donated charity items can be included at no extra cost.
Our team is highly experienced in fundraising.
You’ll receive a detailed financial breakdown after the event.
The Silent Auction runs smoothly without disrupting your event.
We never pressure your guests to place bids.
We’re here to make your fundraising as stress-free and successful as possible!
We make sure the silent auction adds to the experience of your event. Our luxury items create a fun and lively atmosphere as guests browse their brochures and place their bids. Our friendly team is always there to help your guests and answer any questions they may have about the items.
Charity Auctions
A Silent auction is a very simple process and event to manage.
How does a Silent Auction Work?
The traditional sealed bid method with brochures is a simple and effective way to boost fundraising while keeping your event running smoothly.
We design and print a personalised Silent Auction brochure for each guest, showcasing a fantastic range of auction prizes.
On the event day, we set up an eye-catching display of items and place a brochure on every seat, ready for when guests arrive. Our streamlined service ensures you raise as much as possible for your charity while creating a great experience for your guests.
At Your Event
Including a Silent Auction couldn’t be easier:
Arrival: Guests are greeted with a display of selected auction items, sparking interest as they arrive.
Seated: Brochures are placed on every seat, ready for guests to browse and bid at their leisure.
Interaction: During breaks between courses, our team circulates to answer questions and give more details about the luxury auction lots.
Bidding: Guests fill in their bids in the brochures, which our team collects after the meal.
Winners: We notify the highest bidders, take payments, and explain how they can claim their prizes.
Our experienced team takes care of everything from start to finish, ensuring the Silent Auction runs seamlessly and enhances the event.
If you’d like to learn more about how our Free Silent Auction Service can help maximise your fundraising, we’d love to hear from you!
The Live Auction
A Live Auction is one of the highlights of an event, hosted by one of our experienced auctioneers. It usually takes place towards the end of the evening and features high-value, one-of-a-kind items—ranging from a chocolate tasting experience for 40 people to luxury holidays in Abu Dhabi.
Bidders signal to the auctioneer to join in, and it’s always exciting to see tables competing to win. While the auctioneer keeps the crowd entertained and encourages bids, our team works behind the scenes to support the process. We help spot bidders, showcase the items, and manage payments for the winning bids—all without interrupting the auction’s flow.
Get in touch at katie@eventbureau.co.uk to discuss your requirements!
