Great cause brings art community and hospice supporters together

On Saturday 28 June 2025, Pilgrims Hospices held its 100 Pieces of Art charity auction, raising an incredible £9,550 for local hospice care.

Held at the Anthony Giles Studio in Margate, the event brought together visitors, artists, and generous donors to experience the excitement of a live auction for a great cause.

Karen Kenward, Pilgrims Community Fundraising Manager, said: “It has been very exciting to collaborate with Anthony Giles. His studio was the perfect venue to showcase the wonderful pieces of artwork so generously donated.”

Throughout the week leading up to the auction, visitors were invited to view the full collection, before bidding commenced at 1pm on Saturday.

Retired auctioneer James Linington, from The Canterbury Auction Galleries, brought charm, humour, and professionalism to the occasion, delighting the crowd with each fall of the gavel and celebration of winning bids.

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The auction featured a diverse mix of artwork and collectables donated by local and nationally renowned artists. Among the standout moments was the bidding for a piece by Tracey Emin, which drew considerable attention and applause as the successful bidder was announced.

Karen continued: “People not only had the opportunity to add exceptional artwork to their collections, but also contributed to the vital work of Pilgrims Hospices.”

“I would like to personally thank Anthony Giles and James Linington for their unwavering support. The event was made extra special thanks to the hard work of our marketing team, many dedicated Pilgrims volunteers, our generous sponsor Copy Shop Printers, and of course, everyone who donated artwork or placed a bid.”

“Thank you once again. We hope everyone who took home a piece enjoys their art as much as we enjoyed receiving and displaying it.”

Date for your diary

Thanet 5k Colour Run returns on Sunday 5 October 2025.

To get involved and register, visit pilgrimshospices.org/colour-run.

For more details, contact Karen Kenward on 01843 233 934.

Each year, Pilgrims Hospices care for thousands of people across east Kent, with services provided from its three hospice sites in Ashford, Canterbury, and Thanet, as well as in patients’ own homes. It costs over £17.2 million annually to run these services, much of which comes from the generous support of the local community.