Centenary Auction Raises Over £16,000 for Disabled Veterans

On Thursday 9 May, a special auction was held at Bellmans Auctioneers at Wisborough Green in aid of Worthing-based charity, Care for Veterans, and raised a total of £16,279.

This unique, one-off auction was held as part of the charity’s centenary celebrations.

Lots at the auction included holidays, driving experiences, works of art, and money-can’t-buy items, such as having a character named after you in a future Peter James novel and a reception at the crime scene of the Hatton Garden robbery.

Guests were welcomed by a drinks and canapés reception, and were entertained by magician, Tony Charles, who performed some brilliant close-up tricks and illusions.

The auction was undertaken by Bellmans’ auctioneer, Philip Belcher, who guided bidders through the 60 Lots on offer and did an amazing job.

Care for Veterans’ Head of Fundraising and Marketing, Elizabeth Baxter, said, “We are extremely grateful to everyone who came to our auction and helped to raise this incredible amount of money. I’d also like to give special thanks to Philip Belcher and everyone at Bellmans for their hard work, and for helping to make the auction as successful as it was. Thanks also to Sussex Life for their support and to all who so generously donated the 60 amazing Lots on offer. Thanks to the generosity of these donors and Bellmans, who waived all their commission fees, 100% of the money raised will go towards the vital care and rehabilitation of the disabled veterans at Care for Veterans.”

Care for Veterans’ Fundraising Team

Auctioneer, Philip Belcher

Magician, Tony Charles