About the auction
Trunks across the Thames concludes with our herd of elephants coming together for the final time, with each one being auctioned to raise money for Thames Hospice
After the excitement of our trail across Slough and Windsor in the Summer of 2026, our incredible elephants will be auctioned to raise vital funds for Thames Hospice.
Right now, the cost of delivering all of their vital services is far exceeding the amount of money that Thames Hospice is able to raise, and they are not alone. Collectively, the 220 hospices across the UK are planning a shortfall of £100 million in funding this year alone.
How it works
Why are you holding an auction?
We aim to raise vital funds for Thames Hospice to ensure we are able to continue our incredible work within our catchment area. We know the incredible impact that our services offer for patients and their families and aim to help fundraise considerable funding for further care to be delivered.
How do I attend the auction?
You will be able to attend the Grand Auction at our exciting secret venue or from the comfort of your own home. Our live auction will be streamed for you to start your bidding war with attendees in the room. Don’t miss out, visit our ‘Contact’ page for more.
When will this be?
Our exact date is to be confirmed. We will keep you updated!
Where will the auction be held?
We will be hosting our auction within our catchment area however, the exact venue is to be announced. If you would like to host or contribute towards the success of this event then please visit our ‘Contact’ page for further auction details.
Your donations make a BIG difference
More and more people are living with life-limiting conditions and need specialist care like ours to help them have the best quality of life, to the end of life. Our care, delivered at the Hospice and in people’s homes, supports the physical, emotional and social needs of every patient and their loved ones.
Our care is free at the point of use, but unlike the NHS, we are not fully government funded. We need £39,000 each day to care for local families who need our vital support. Our care is only made possible thanks to the generosity of our local community – every donation, gift in Will, charity shop purchase and events like Trunks across the Thames makes a difference.
We are committed to ensuring we are always a place of hope and dedicated to providing care and support to all those who need us, when and where they need it, today and for generations to come.
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