CharityBid: online charity auction software that raises more for good causes
CharityBid is our own online auction platform for charities and companies. It turns donated prizes into real money for good causes by letting supporters, staff and local businesses bid against each other online. It was first used by Childbase Partnership for their charity auction in aid of Children Today, and is now a complete platform for silent auctions, online auctions, raffles and event fundraising.
The challenge
Charities and companies are often given generous prizes to auction, but traditional paper bid sheets and one-night events limit who can take part and how much each item raises. Our aim was to create an easy, fun way to raise money for charities and corporations, and to get the most value from every donated item.
What we built
- Online auctions anyone can join. Items are listed online, so supporters can browse and bid from any phone, tablet or computer, whether they’re at the event or not.
- Browse first, sign up to bid. Visitors can look through every lot before registering, so more people get involved.
- A live leaderboard. Bidders can see who’s winning, which turns fundraising into friendly competition and pushes bids higher.
- Flexible timings. Run an auction for a single event or fun day, or keep it open for three to four weeks. Auctions can be extended to let more people register and bid, and all lots end at the same time for an exciting finish.
- No listing or selling fees. A simple flat fee with no commission means more of every winning bid goes to the cause.
The result
CharityBid gives charities and businesses a turnkey way to run professional auctions without the admin. Childbase used it to rally staff, families and local businesses behind Children Today, and it has since helped organisations including the Tim Bacon Foundation, Beechwood Cancer Care, Pennypot Day Nursery and Woburn Golf Club raise money through their own auctions.
Behind the scenes
CharityBid runs on our own custom, proprietary technology, designed, built and run by our Milton Keynes team. Because it’s our own product, we keep improving it based on what organisers and bidders tell us.
Project facts
- Product: CharityBid (charitybid.auction)
- Type: Online charity auction platform
- Used by: Childbase Partnership, Tim Bacon Foundation, Beechwood Cancer Care, Pennypot Day Nursery, Woburn Golf Club
- Features: Silent auctions, online auctions, raffles, event management
- Pricing: Flat fee, no commission
Running a charity auction or fundraiser? See CharityBid or talk to our team.
