Our Objectives

In recent times an increasing number of our clients have been asking about the proceeds of the sale of their guns going towards charitable causes. HOLTS, the country’s leading auctioneers of ‘Fine Modern and Antique Guns’, have been long-standing supporters of various charities that are close to our hearts.

We have now put a programme in place to facilitate our clients supporting the charities below. We will not charge any seller’s premium on donated items.

HOLTS have for many years handled the collection and sale of guns, accessories and related items in a discreet and sensitive way.

If you would like one of these charities to benefit from any items that are now surplus to requirements, please use the contact form below. For more information, to discuss a legacy or donating an item to different charity please do get in touch with David Thurgood on 01297 306 123 or email westcountry@holtsauctioneers.com



The Beneficiaries


Gamekeepers Welfare Trust

“Being there for gamekeepers, stalkers and ghillies". The Gamekeepers Welfare Trust exists to support gamekeepers, their families, past present and future through grant aid and assistance alongside Jamie’s Helpline: 0300 1233088 which is confidential and open 24/7 to listen, provide information and support at any time and for as long as required.


Gurkha Welfare Trust
 

The Gurkha Welfare Trust provides vital financial, medical and development aid to Gurkha veterans, their families, and their wider communities across Nepal. Operating through 21 Area Welfare Centres, spread across traditional Gurkha recruiting areas, GWT deliver a package of care that ensures these brave Gurkha veterans can live with the dignity they deserve.


The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
 

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust has been undertaking the research that shapes our countryside for almost 90 years. Working closely with land managers, conservationists, farmers and the fieldsports community, its team of over 60 scientists provide answers to the difficult questions and use those to inform wider policy and practice.


Worshipful Company of Farmers
 

Holts Auctioneers are very proud to support the Worshipful Company of Farmers with their endeavours to raise awareness and funds for London City Farms. The twelve City Farms receive more than 500,000 visitors per annum and are an important educational, social and welfare venue to support local residents across a wide age range while also supporting those with different health needs and backgrounds. The City Farms are always looking for volunteers or financial support.


The Gunmakers Trust
 

The Gunmakers Trust was founded in 2003 with the purpose:

  • Promoting the craft and technical skills employed in the gun and allied trades and in associated crafts, by the provision of scholarships for the advancement of education of persons involved in these trades and crafts.
  • Providing grants for any charitable purposes connected with the making, usage, conservation and curatorship of guns.
To date (July 24) we have provided 28 bursaries to apprentices across the gun trade, with each bursary lasting for a 4-year period. At the end of the period a piece of the apprentice’s work is submitted to the Certification Panel and if successful the apprentice will be formally awarded the certificate of gunmaker. The Trust relies entirely on donations, bequests and charitable events to fund these bursaries.



Unless by prior agreement where a gun is unsaleable without repairs being carried out, the cost will be taken from the hammer price.