I’m Kevin Durham, professional charity auctioneer and event host, covering the South East of England. Based in the UK and working regularly across London, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, and the surrounding counties, I run live auctions, pledge drives, and full fundraising evenings for charities, foundations, schools, and corporate clients throughout the South East.

To check availability for a charity event in the South East, email me or call 07596 851647.

South East coverage

My South East coverage includes:

• London, corporate galas, charity balls, City fundraising dinners, and gala evenings across all London boroughs
• Surrey, gala dinners, school fundraisers, golf club charity nights, and community foundation events across the county
• Kent, charity fundraising balls, corporate events, hospice fundraisers, and school galas throughout the county
• Sussex, East and West Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne, Chichester, and the Weald
• Hampshire, Southampton, Winchester, Basingstoke, and the New Forest area
• Berkshire and Oxfordshire, Reading, Windsor, Oxford, and surrounding areas
• Essex and Hertfordshire, events north and east of London including Chelmsford, St Albans, and beyond

I also work nationally across the UK and internationally in Europe and the United States. The South East is mys primary region and travel within it carries no additional charge in most cases.

What I provide at a South East charity event

Whether the event is a corporate gala in central London, a school fundraiser in Kent, or a charity ball in rural Surrey, the service is the same:

• Live auction, competitive bidding on premium lots after dinner, with me driving the momentum and managing the room
• Pledge drive, a direct giving appeal that in most well-run events raises more than the live auction itself
• Reception fundraising game, a fast opener that raises the first funds and sets the tone before guests sit down
• Silent auction guidance, support for table-based or app-based bidding during dinner
• Full event hosting, I can MC the complete evening from arrivals to close

More on the live auction and running a pledge drive.

Why South East charity events work well with a professional auctioneer

South East charity audiences, particularly in London, Surrey, and Kent, tend to be experienced event-goers. Guests who attend multiple galas each year can tell the difference between a professional running the room and someone filling the role. That distinction shows up in the bidding: experienced rooms respond to technique, pacing, and energy management in ways that genuinely increase what the room gives.

My background in live entertainment and TV presenting, with credits including Fox, Warner, and Universal Studios, means I work well with sophisticated audiences. I have raised over £10 million for good causes across my career, including a single Monaco gala that raised over €1,000,000 in one evening.

How to book

1. Check availability, email hello@thecharityauctioneer.uk or call 07596 851647 with your event date and South East venue
2. Free consultation, I talk through your event, audience, lot list, and fundraising goals with no commitment required
3. Pre-event planning, specific recommendations on programme structure, lot ordering, and pledge tier design
4. The event, I run the full fundraising programme on the night
5. Post-event debrief, a follow-up on results and what to build on next time

Every booking includes a 40% refund guarantee if you are not satisfied with the performance.

See the full service overview or read reviews from previous clients.

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