ABOUT THE EVENT
Set against the stunning backdrop of Beaufort Polo Club, this much-loved annual fundraiser brought together eight award-winning chefs from across the South West to support Hospitality Action. The 2024 event raised £50,000 to help hospitality workers facing challenging times.
Raise has proudly supported this event since 2015, acting as Hospitality Action’s trusted auction partner year after year.
OUR SERVICE
For the 2024 Polo Day, Raise delivered our classic Brochure & Bid Slip auction service, which remains a popular format for traditional in-person fundraising.
We provided:
- Full auction management and expert pre-event planning
- Printed auction brochures and bid slips
- Auction hosts to engage with guests and encourage bidding
- On-site payment collection for a smooth supporter experience
- Live Auctioneer Neil Townend, who brought energy and charisma to the live segment
AUCTION ITEMS
There were 36 auction lots in total, with 28 items supplied by Raise. Of those, 20 sold, including multiple sales of some prizes where extra availability allowed. The silent auction raised a total of £14,280.
Supplied Item Stats:
✅ 71.4% of our supplied items sold
💰 £10,138 raised in profit for the charity on our supplied lot items
📈 47.6% profit margin on Raise-supplied items.
CLIENT FEEDBACK
“May I say a huge thank you to you (Neil), Sophie and the team for all your efforts in helping us put on another great day at the polo! It was lovely to work with you again and I really appreciate all your help and support.”
Louise Hewitt, Hospitality Action
