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Help us raise money for Ukraine
The Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce has launched an online auction to raise money for the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, set up by the Disasters Emergency Committee.
Bidding is now open and all prizes are listed below! Scroll on to read how to bid.
We’ll close the bidding on 4 May when we’ll announce the amount raised.
How it works
Placing your bid is simple:
- Browse the prizes on offer below on this very page
- Click ‘Place your bid’
- Enter your details and bid
- Each day we’ll update the highest bid so you can see if your bid is the highest. On 4 May, we’ll close the bidding and then announce the winning bids for each item.
You can view the highest bid each day below the description of each item.
If your bid is the winning bid, we’ll ask you to make the equivalent donation to the Fund and send us the confirmation email of your donation, before you claim your prize.
Make a difference
According to the DEC at least three million people have fled their homes to escape the war in Ukraine and more than 18 million people are expected to be displaced as fighting continues.
It says that:
- £30 could provide essential hygiene supplies for three people for one month
- £50 could provide blankets for four families
- £100 could provide emergency food for two families for one month
OUR AUCTION PRIZES
Turn your business global
A free consultation on approaching an overseas market successfully, suitable for product or service companies, courtesy of Linda Middleton Jones from International Trade Matters.
Today’s highest bid: £20
Steak platter for two
A steak platter for two, plus two cocktails of your choice, courtesy of Paul Morris from The Social Cocktail Bar & Eatery.
Today’s highest bid: £50
Social media package
One month’s social media content (one platform, three posts per week) with Âme Social.
Today’s highest bid: £60
Digital media consultancy
Up to three hours’ digital media (web and social media) consultancy, with Eddystone Media. Includes a complete digital audit of your business.
Today’s highest bid: £60
Security survey and installation
A free security survey and installation of the most top security lock Sir Fix-a-Lock Ltd has to the front door of a business, together with three keys.
Today’s highest bid: £50
Social media training
Three hours of social media training session on “Content planning and Strategy” for up to four people, bespoke to the needs of the client, with Introtweet.
Today’s highest bid: £45
Hotel stay and dinner
A one-night stay in a Superior Room at the New Continental Hotel, plus £50 voucher to dine at KUKU Sushi Bar & Robata.
Today’s highest bid: £150
Yacht trip and race ticket
A day sailing with Peter Coxon on board ‘Southern Comfort’ – a 42ft Southerly yacht, taking part in the Eddystone Charity Race on June 18.
Today’s highest bid: £125
Pro golf balls
A pack of 12 Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls from Coralline Health.
Today’s highest bid: £20
Airline tickets
Two pairs of Loganair tickets for any destination flying from either Exeter to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle & Norwich or from Newquay to Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Teesside or Manchester.
Today’s highest bid: £260
Travel bags and clothing
Two gate8 cabin mate travel bags and two Broadweigh soft shell jackets from Mantracourt Electronics Ltd.
Today’s highest bid: £100
Commercial photography package
A commercial photography package worth £225 with Established By Her Marketing.
Today’s highest bid: £90
Panto tickets
Two pantomime tickets at Theatre Royal Plymouth on Saturday, January 7 at 7pm.
Today’s highest bid: £75
Chamber Essential membership
An Essential Membership to the Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, and a free e-shot for your business to our membership database.
Today’s highest bid: £180
Signed Argyle ball and shirt
A signed Plymouth Argyle Football Club ball and shirt.
Today’s highest bid: £100