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FUNDRAISING EVENT SOFTWARE FOR UK CHARITIES

Everything you need for your charity dinner, gala or golf day, anywhere in the UK

Tickets and tables, silent and live auction, raffle, pledge moment, big-screen leaderboards, SMS outbid alerts and a checkout console that elminates queues. One platform, one invoice per guest, funds paid to your own account.
We know Charity galas in Britain.  Tables sold to sponsors, a silent auction open on phones at the event and beyond, a live auction and pledge moment after the speeches, a raffle drawn before the band, and 300 people who need to settle up before carridges. GalaBid was built around that event. Everything your committee needs is within GalaBid, and your funds never pass through our platform.

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INFORMATION & PRICING

GalaBid is built around UK charity galas, bringing together every tool your committee needs to run event ticketing, auctions, raffles and pledge moments in one easy to use system.

Run at charity dinners, balls and club events across the UK and Ireland, GalaBid stands out for its feature set, ease of use, and real people on hand when it matters.
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Leaderboards that drive competion between event guests

Top bidders, top tables, pledge totals and live pop-ups on the venue screens. Sponsor logos in rotation.

The competition between tables does the fundraising for you.

Personal shopper for guests without a phone

Volunteer accounts let your team place bids, buy raffle tickets or record pledges on behalf of a guest who prefers to hand over a card and enjoy the evening.

No login required for the guest. Your team does it for them, and it lands on the right account.

SMS outbid alerts

Guests do not check email at a dinner. They do check a text saying they have been outbid on the Lake District weekend.

With SMS notifications, participants can receive:

  • Outbid alerts
  • Auction updates
  • Event messages

Alerts, auction updates and event messages by SMS keep bidding moving through the meal.

Checkout console that clears the room

Results are instant. Staff search by name, item or paddle number, charge stored cards in one action or send payment links.

No queue for a PDQ machine at midnight.

Staff search by guest name, item name, or paddle number.

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Pledge moment tools

Paddle numbers issued at check-in, pledges entered at speed, everything on one invoice.

Ask our UK team about different ways to run an effective pledge moment at your event.

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Live auction tools

Show live lots before the auctioneer takes over, take pre-bids, and enter hammer prices directly into GalaBid for easy payment processing on a single invoice.

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Event ticketing & check-in

Sell tickets, manage guest lists and streamline check-in, all within GalaBid.

Tables, guest lists, dietary requirements and check-in, with guests ready to bid the moment they arrive.

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Built around the UK charity gala

Together, these features keep guests engaged, reduce admin, speed up checkout, increase bidding and donations, delivering a professional and effective event experience. Tables sold to sponsors, a silent auction on phones through dinner, a live auction and pledge moment after the speeches, a raffle before the band. Everything your committee needs, and we never touch or hold your funds.

One Campaign, Many Ways To Fundraise

Forget juggling multiple fundraising pages. With GalaBid, you can create a single fundraising website that offers multiple ways for supporters to give,
from silent auctions to raffles, donations and event ticketing.

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Silent Auction

Add aucton items to your online catalog in a single click. Source your own items, or use GalaBid's risk free on-demand service to add show-stopping items to your campaign.

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Add Silent Auction Items

Add aucton items to your online catalog in a single click. Source your own items, or use GalaBid's risk free on-demand service to add show-stopping items to your campaign.

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Run Digital Raffles

Sell raffle tickets, draw winners and distribute prizes - all at the touch of a button.

  • Super fast set up - create and brand a raffle in minutes
  • Ease of payment for ticket purchasers by credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
  • Receive raffle funds instantly, powered by Stripe
  • Automated ticket distribution via email or text
  • Sell single tickets or multi-ticket packages
  • One click draw with automated winner notifications
  • Certified random number generator ensures a fair draw
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Collect Donations

Allow donors to make safe and secure payments to your cause.

  • Easy and quick set up. Start your online donation campaign in minutes
  • Secure and intuitive payments for supporters. Powered by Stripe
  • Activity feed showcasing messages of support
  • Donation leaderboard for live events
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Sell Tickets and Check-in Guests for In-person Events

A streamlined fundraising event ticketing solution that supports guest registration, single or table tickets purchase, and guest management with ease.

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Fundraising Event FAQs

Can we run a silent auction, live auction and paddle raise together?

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Yes. Run your silent auction, live auction and paddle raise (also called a pledge or fund-a-need) in one campaign. Supporters register once, and their purchases and pledges come together for checkout. You can also add event ticketing and check-in.

What equipment and internet connection do we need?

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Have connected laptops or tablets available for registration, volunteers and checkout staff. If you're displaying leaderboards, you'll also need a computer connected to the venue's screens or projector. Check Wi-Fi coverage around registration, auction displays and checkout, and arrange a backup connection before the event.

How do we get guests registered before the event?

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Share your campaign link in advance so supporters can register from their own devices and browse the auction. If bidding is open, they can start bidding too. Guests with tickets assigned to them through GalaBid ticketing are already registered for the campaign.

How do we display leaderboards on our venue’s screens?

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Open your GalaBid leaderboard in a browser on a computer connected to the venue's AV system. Your AV team can arrange the connection and switch between the leaderboard, presentations and other event content. Test everything before guests arrive, including whether the text is readable from the back of the room.

How should we display our silent auction items?

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Create a display where guests can browse physical items, with clear descriptions and item numbers matching your online catalogue. For experiences, use photos and printed descriptions. Add your campaign QR code so guests can open the silent auction on their phones, find an item and bid. No app download is needed. Use the big-screen leaderboard to highlight bidding activity.

Can we check guests in using GalaBid ticketing?

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Yes. Your team can manage the guest list and scan ticket QR codes at the door using connected devices, all within GalaBid ticketing. Display your campaign QR code at the entrance and on tables so guests can easily access the fundraising activities.

Can volunteers help guests register and bid?

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Yes. Give your team GalaBid volunteer accounts so they can register supporters and place bids, purchases and donations on their behalf. Volunteers use connected devices, so guests without smartphones, or those who would like some help, can take part throughout the evening.

How do we keep guests involved during the auction?

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Display bidding activity on your leaderboards and use SMS outbid alerts to let supporters know when someone has outbid them. Your MC can remind guests where to find the auction and announce when bidding is due to close.

How do the live auction and paddle raise fit into the evening?

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Use live auction tools to showcase items, collect pre-bids and record winning bids after the auctioneer closes each lot. During the paddle raise, your team records pledges against supporters, adding them to their invoices for checkout.

How do we manage checkout and item collection?

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The checkout console lets staff search by guest name, item name or item number, check invoices and confirm payment before handing over auction items. Assign volunteers to payments and item collection so guests know where to go.

Can we use our own card terminal and mark payments as paid?

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Yes, on the flat fee plan where it's offered in your region (see pricing for the options where you are). Take payment through your own card terminal, then record it against the supporter's invoice in GalaBid and mark it as paid. The terminal payment is separate from GalaBid, so your team must update the record to keep outstanding balances accurate.

Planning a fundraising event?

‍Book a call with our team and we will walk through your running order, or set up a free campaign and explore it yourself.

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Other platforms hold your funds.
With GalaBid, funds go directly to you.

Every dollar your supporters give goes straight to you, not through us.
GalaBid never holds, delays, or touches your funds.
No holding accounts. No delays. No platform float. No risk transferred to you.