The annual auction is a vital part of Timperley Sports Club’s fundraising efforts that are 100% re-invested in the Club’s facilities. Last year, our members raised an amazing £6,000 which was put toward replacing the Club’s decking area. Now we need to finish the job so every Pound the auction makes will be ring-fenced for decking; our target this year is £10,000!

How does the auction work?

Members donate “stuff” and other members bid on these items via an auction website, culminating in fun and frantic bidding on the closing night (05 November 2022).

What “stuff” can members donate?

The Great Timperley Auction isn’t fussy and it welcomes most things! You can help by donating items, your time or your know-how, or by engaging with businesses to encourage them to donate.

Here are some examples of items we can use:

Sports memorabilia or equipment

Electrical items or gadgets (but please only new and fully packaged items)

Bottles of wine / spirits / cases of beer (please drink responsibly )

Sports tickets – any season ticket holders willing to donate a match seat(s)?

Holiday home – are you able to donate a few nights away?

A food hamper (no fresh food please, just pre-packaged goodies)

Yourself! Do you have a professional skill that others might benefit from? Previous auctions have included lots from personal trainers, artists, school tutors, music teachers, CV writers, tradespersons (i.e. electricians, plumbers) etc. [Items that we can’t use include: worn clothing, perishable goods, used electrical equipment]

Donations from businesses

Nothing to donate? No problem! We really need members to engage with local businesses to “politely scavenge” items or services that we can auction. This is a real team effort, and last year company donations included vouchers, champagne, car services, ‘experience days’ and meals out. Sponsoring companies will be recognised on the auction website.

Next steps

Please talk to local businesses, and when you have an auction item, please email a photo or two with a brief description to info@timperley-sports.com. Stuck for ideas but would like to contribute? Why not make a donation and / or we can source a prize in your name – please contact us & discuss! We will be collecting auction lots through September and early October. The auction bidding website will go ‘live’ mid-October with the hammer coming down at an in-person event at the club on Saturday 5th November 2022.

Any questions? Contact info@timperley-sports.com or Kirk Malone (07769 282968). The more auction lots we have, the sooner we can replace the club decking!info@timperley-sports.com