Furniture Makers’ Company launches third Online Christmas Charity Auction

The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, is organising its third annual Online Christmas Charity Auction, with the aim of raising £10,000 to support its education, training and welfare programmes.

This year’s auction, which runs from 1–12 December, features more than 25 lots generously donated by companies and individuals from across the furnishing industry. From premium mattresses and luxury bedding bundles to iconic designer chairs, cultural experiences and exclusive workshops, bidders will have the chance to secure exceptional items while supporting their industry charity at a key time of year.

Participants can place bids through the online auction platform, with all proceeds directly funding the charity’s work supporting people working or formerly working in the UK furnishing industry.

The Furniture Makers’ Company would like to thank the following companies and individuals for donating lots to this year’s auction: Blum, Boat Building Academy, Bensons for Beds, Celtheath, Designer Contracts, DFS, Dreams, Ercol, Graham Marley, Handy Ltd, Harrison Spinks, Hypnos, London School of Furniture Making, Ocee & Four Design, Sealy, Shackletons, Silentnight, Simba, Sleepeezee, Sofa Source, Tempur and Whitemeadow.

Items donated include, among others:

• Two-night stay at the Harrison Spinks Farm

• Overnight Spa Break for two at Champneys

• A Staples Mattress, Headboard and Divan Set

• Sealy Posturepedic Elevate Edison Mattress

• Simba Mattress and Accessories Bundle

• Crowbridge Box Top Mattress and Divan Set with Headboard

• Taster Day Workshop at the Boat Building Academy

• £200 Theatre Royal & Concert Hall Voucher

• Private day course at the London School of Furniture Making

• Heron Chair and Dishy Chair

• Goodwood Golf Voucher

• Henley Regatta Tickets

• Paxton Occasional Chair

• Hypnos Bedding Bundle

• Andres Swivel Chair

• Christmas Hamper

• Two Flow Dining Chairs designed for Ercol by Tomoko Azumi

• Kindle Paperwhite 2024

• Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2013 Champagne & Glasses Set

• Silentnight Mattress

  
  

Jonny Westbrooke, CEO at The Furniture Makers’ Company, said: “We are incredibly grateful to all the companies and individuals who have so generously donated to our third Christmas auction. Each year, the support we receive highlights the strength and spirit of our industry. Every bid placed helps fund our important charitable activities – from education and skills initiatives to welfare grants supporting people through challenging times.”

The auction goes live on Monday 1 December, but lots can be previewed now at: https://easydonate.org/Christmasauction2025