Charity Auction and Raffle

Thank you for helping us!

As you may know, our current HQ was destroyed by fire over the summer. Thankfully our prospective new HQ building was saved, but it’s unfortunately not yet complete and we are unable to use it at present.

We’re fundraising to complete the new building and also replace all the kit we lost in the fire including our tents, camping gear and kayaks.

This raffle and charity auction being held at our Quiz & Curry Night on Friday 28th November will help us on both fronts, and we appreciate all your donations. Many thanks to the businesses and people who have contributed prizes.

How to bid for an auction item

Advance bidding is now open!

If you want to get your bids in early, or you’re unable to attend the event, bids for auction items can be made in advance by emailing Simon Witkiss at simon.witkiss@exbudscouts.org.uk. Include:

• Contact details
• Opening bid
• Maximum amount you wish to bid

Advance bids must be placed by midday Friday 28 November 2025 (12:00 GMT)

In person at our Quiz & Curry Night

Bids for auction items can be made at our Quiz & Curry Night on Friday 28th November at Exmouth Rugby Club

How to pay if you win an auction item

Payment for auction lots can be made by bank transfer at or following the event. By placing a bid you confirm you’ve read and agree to the auction terms.

Auction Items

Atlantic Reach, near Newquay, Cornwall

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Hotel 41, London

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The Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre, London’s West End

Auction lot kindly supplied by Simon & Deborah Witkiss

Dates depending on box availability. View is slightly restricted from the box.

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Round of Golf at Woodbury Park

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A oil painting by Devon artist John Fogwill

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Ninja Foodi Health Grill & Air Fryer

Raffle Prizes

In addition to the charity auction, we’re also running a raffle on the night with some equally great prizes available.

…and more prizes to come on the night!

Charity Auction Terms

Definitions

• “Bidder” means the person placing a bid and expressly accepts these Terms
• “In-advance Bidder” means a Bidder who places an opening and maximum potential bid in advance of the event.
• “Fundraiser” means 5^th Exmouth Sea Scout Group, charity number 301047
• “Lot” means the item or services being offered for auction.

Terms of participation

• In order to bid in the auction, Bidders must be aged 18 or over and must be legally capable of entering into a contract in the UK.
• Successful Bidders and in-advance Bidders will be required to provide full name, phone number and email address to facilitate follow-up where required. Data will be handled in accordance with the Fundraiser’s data policy and destroyed after the event. Bidders agree to the processing and deletion of their personal information per this clause.
• In-advance Bidders must submit bids by the in-advance bid deadline set by the Fundraiser.
• Successful Bidders at the event will be required to sign for their winning bid amount and may be required to sign on receipt of the Lot.
• Late, incomplete, defaced or corrupt bids, bids not electronically delivered by email, and bids below the minimum bid value may not be accepted.
• A bid in this auction is classified as a binding, in-person offer. You acknowledge that if you are successful, you are obliged to pay for the Lot at the event or within 7 days of the event.
• All bids are final and cannot be withdrawn or altered once placed.
• Bid increments are at the Fundraiser’s discretion and will be in minimum increments of £5.
• Successful bids are not eligible for Gift Aid and Bidders acknowledge and accept responsibility for any tax liability arising from their successful bid.
• In the event of a tie between In-advance Bidders, the winning Bidder will be the person who submitted the successful bid first, as determined by timestamp of the email communicating the bid.
• Delivery of the physical item(s) or voucher for services or redemption details will follow successful payment processing.
• Some Lots have a date of validity. It is the bidders responsibility to make use of the experience by this date. The Fundraiser is not responsible for expired experiences and will not be liable for a refund.
• Some Lots have further terms and conditions of use. The Fundraiser is not responsible for the Bidder being unable to comply with these terms and conditions and will not be liable for a refund. Including, but not limited to, available dates, damage deposits or credit card booking guarantee.
• The Bidder is responsible for making all arrangements and meeting all costs out of their own pocket that may be necessary to take up and enjoy their Lot, including but not limited to costs of travel, accommodation, insurance and food.
• The pictures and description of Lots are for guidance only, and neither the Fundraiser nor donor warrants the accuracy or condition of items. For avoidance of doubt, this clause does not restrict your rights under the Sales of Goods Act.
• In the event of a Lot not being available, non-delivery or the service provider being unable to fulfil the Lot, the Fundraiser’s liability will be limited to a refund of the amount bid, and only if the Bidder has undertaken best endeavours to secure the Lot.
• In the event that the top Bidder is unable to successfully process payment, the Fundraiser will undertake reasonable endeavours to offer the Lot to the next highest bidder. If unsuccessful, the Fundraiser may offer the Lot in a different format or event.
• All sales are final and Lots cannot be returned or exchanged.
• The Fundraiser reserves the right to cancel a bid or exclude a Bidder for breach of rules or misconduct.
• The Fundraiser reserves the right to cancel or amend the auction, these terms and conditions, or to void any bids at its discretion, including but not limited to suspected fraud or breaches.
• All Lots are sold as seen, with no guarantees, warranties, or representations, express or implied, by the Fundraiser.
• Disputes will be resolved at the sole discretion of the Fundraiser.
• To the fullest extent permitted by law, the total liability of the Fundraiser to any Bidder, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise, shall not exceed the total amount paid by the Bidder for the relevant Lot. In no circumstances shall the Fundraiser be liable for any indirect, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profit, revenue, anticipated savings, business, goodwill, or data, arising out of or in connection with the auction or any Lot, whether or not such loss or damage was foreseeable or brought to the Fundraiser’s attention. Nothing in these terms shall limit or exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence or for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation.