About Kevin Durham
From live television to the fundraising room
Twenty years on stage, and over £10 million raised for good causes. I bring a TV presenter’s timing to charity auctions, pledge drives and gala nights.
The short version
I am a professional charity auctioneer, event host and TV presenter based in the UK. His first charity event, back in 2005, put him on stage alongside Annie Lennox, and set the standard for how every night since has felt.
Over two decades he moved from television and comedy film work into professional auctioneering, building a reputation for events that feel more like entertainment than obligation. He works across the UK, Europe and the United States, from intimate charity dinners to large-scale galas, including a Monaco evening that raised over €1 million.
What makes Kevin different from other charity auctioneers?
The difference is the entertainment background. I presented for Fox, Warner and Universal, interviewing the likes of Tom Hardy, Reese Witherspoon and Robin Williams, and worked as a comedy film actor and producer before auctioneering. That training in reading and holding an audience is why donors stay engaged and why bidding momentum builds.
It also means he brings more than bid-calling. On the same night I can host the programme, run the pledge, and provide a full entertainment package of games and comedy. Most charity auctioneers do one of those things. I do all of them, from one microphone.
What Kevin brings to the room
- Over £10 million raised for charitable causes across a 20-year career
- Over €1 million raised in a single Monaco evening
- Fundraising targets regularly doubled, and in one case raised tenfold
- A television and comedy background that sets the tone for the whole night
- International experience across the UK, Europe and the United States
Meet Kevin
A minute in the room
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who is Kevin Durham?
Kevin Durham is a professional charity auctioneer, event host and TV presenter based in the UK. He has raised over £10 million for charitable causes across a 20-year career, including over €1 million in a single Monaco evening, and works across the UK, Europe and the US.
What makes a charity auctioneer worth hiring?
A professional auctioneer reads and drives the room, so bidding climbs and the pledge lands. The difference shows up in the final total, not just the experience on the night, and it usually far outweighs the fee.
Where does Kevin work?
Across the UK, Europe and the United States, from intimate charity dinners to large-scale international galas.
Let’s talk
Tell me about your event
A free initial consultation to talk through your goals, your room and your target. Available for events across the UK, Europe and the US.