There is no platform fee on the Free plan (UK). Supporters can leave an optional tip at checkout, and 10% of tips come back to your cause. Stripe's card fees apply and are passed through without markup.

Create a free online auction site for your UK charity, school or club

Since 2011, GalaBid's auction sites and our local team have helped UK fundraisers raise more.

Over 100 features are included with no platform fee on the Free plan (UK). Build a branded online silent auction as a standalone campaign, or add raffle tickets and donation items to the same site. Supporters bid from any phone with no app, get real-time alerts, and pay by card through Stripe UK. Every pound settles to your own account.

CREATE YOUR FREE ONLINE AUCTION SITE

Create your auction site in 3, 2, 1

Create your account, connect your Stripe UK account and add your logo and banner.

Add your lots, one at a time or by spreadsheet, plus any raffle, donation or live auction items. Short of lots? Add experiences from the UK consignment catalogue with no upfront cost.

Share your link and QR code by email, social media and your newsletter.

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Online auction sites for UK charities, schools and clubs

Built for fundraisers running an online-only campaign, an event, or both.

Bid from any phone, no app

Supporters register by text or email and bid in their browser, anywhere, any time.

Your own lot catalogue

Add your own lots, or pick from the UK consignment catalogue priced in pounds.

Live leaderboard

Top bidders and new activity on the site, or on the big screen at an event.

SMS and email alerts

Outbid alerts with one tap back to the lot, plus close-time reminders.

Secure payment, funds direct

Stripe UK handles every card, and funds settle to your own account. GalaBid never holds them.

Questions UK charities ask before choosing GalaBid

How long does it take to create an online auction site?

Minutes. Sign up, add branding and your first lots, connect Stripe and share the link. Most fundraisers are live the same day. Live Chat and our local UK team are ready to help if you need it.

Is it really free?

There is no platform fee on the Free plan (UK). The platform is funded by optional tips at checkout, and 10% of tips come back to your cause. Stripe's card fees apply and are passed through without markup.

Do bidders need to download anything?

No. The site works in any phone, tablet or computer browser. Bidders register with a name and mobile number or email.

Do I need a licence?

No. An online auction sits outside the Gambling Act 2005. Raffles are different and may need registering with your council.

How do winners pay and how do we get the funds?

Winners pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay on the site. Payments go through your own Stripe UK account and settle to your bank on Stripe's schedule. GalaBid holds nothing.

Can I post lots to winners?

Yes. Add a postage cost per lot, capture the winner's address at checkout and mark lots as dispatched.

Can I claim Gift Aid on bids?

Generally no. HMRC treats a bid as payment for the lot. A separate donation at checkout can qualify. See HMRC's guidance.

Can I run the same site for an event later?

Yes. The same campaign works in the room with leaderboards on screen and a checkout console.