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How a Great Charity Auctioneer Helps Create the “Best Night” — Reflections from the SCCCC 60th Anniversary Gala

When people imagine a charity auctioneer, they might picture someone in a tuxedo shouting numbers, waving their arms, and hammering down bids like a human foghorn. In reality, a great charity auctioneer is part entertainer, part strategist, part social glue. The goal isn’t just to raise money — it’s to make people feel connected to the cause and each other.

That’s why hosting the SCCCC (Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care) 60th Anniversary Gala was such a privilege. SCCCC has spent six decades doing something truly special: tackling loneliness and isolation among older people. They support those leaving hospital, offer companionship visits, and make sure that no one in their later years feels forgotten.

When you walk into a room filled with people who’ve spent years caring for others, the atmosphere is different. There’s warmth, humour, and genuine heart. As a charity auctioneer, that’s the kind of energy you want to tap into and amplify.

Ericka from SCCCC summed up the night beautifully when she said, “We had the best night — he was brilliant.” And I can honestly say, the feeling was mutual.

A successful evening doesn’t just happen because the crowd is generous or the prizes are great (though both help). It happens because everyone in the room shares the same spirit — a mix of gratitude, laughter, and purpose. My job as a charity auctioneer is to bring that to life.

A great charity auctioneer knows when to make people laugh, when to nudge them into bidding again, and when to pause and remind them what they’re really there for. The best part of the night often isn’t when the bids fly high — it’s when people look around the room and feel they’re part of something bigger than themselves.

At the SCCCC Gala, that feeling was everywhere. You could sense it in the laughter at each playful challenge, the cheers when the auction lots went higher than expected, and the quiet pride when guests reflected on 60 years of service to the community.

Being a charity auctioneer means having the privilege of turning that atmosphere into action. It’s a delicate dance — part comedy, part empathy, and part psychology. You have to keep the room moving while keeping the mission in focus. Because behind every joke or quick quip lies something very real: the lives being changed through the generosity in that room.

SCCCC’s work is a perfect example of why a great charity auctioneer can make such a difference. Their mission — helping older people live independently, feel valued, and stay connected — resonates deeply with audiences. But even the most powerful mission needs a voice in the room to keep it alive. That’s where the charity auctioneer comes in: to make that mission felt, not just heard.

Over the years, I’ve learned that people don’t give because they have to — they give because they’re moved. A charity auctioneer helps create that emotional spark, whether through humour, storytelling, or a heartfelt reminder of what the charity stands for.

That night with SCCCC reminded me exactly why I love this job. When a guest walks out saying, “That was the best night,” it’s not just about the entertainment — it’s about the connection. It’s about knowing that for one evening, a community came together, celebrated 60 years of kindness, and ensured that work will continue for many more.

So, to Ericka and the team at SCCCC — thank you for letting me be a small part of your big milestone.

And to anyone wondering whether a charity auctioneer really makes a difference, here’s my take: a great charity auctioneer doesn’t just raise bids — they raise spirits. They turn good nights into unforgettable ones.

If that’s not brilliant, I don’t know what is.