Community & Charity

Based on Chislehurst High Street, Catherine Southon Auctioneers are proud to support and be a part of the Visit Chislehurst community. Our doors are always open, and we welcome residents and visitors to join us for valuation days, auction previews, and viewing days. We regularly collaborate with independent Chislehurst businesses, helping to strengthen the local economy and bring people together.

Whether you're interested in selling, curious about our auctions, or simply exploring Chislehurst, we welcome you to stop by. Our friendly specialists are always happy to offer advice, valuations, and a warm introduction to the world of antiques and fine art.

At Catherine Southon Auctioneers, we are committed to being more than a saleroom - we aim to be a valued part of the Chislehurst community. Alongside our weekly valuation and viewing opportunities, we love getting involved in wider local events, including:

Located just a few steps away from our Saleroom, the Chislehurst Farmers Market brings together fantastic local producers and artisans. When the market is in town, we often run special Sunday valuation and viewing days. For our next weekend preview, please see our Valuation Days & Events Calendar.

In May 2025, our team joined the Chislehurst Motor Show to meet hundreds of local families and classic car enthusiasts. It was a fantastic opportunity to introduce visitors to what we do and share an exclusive preview of our upcoming auction.

Every Halloween, we take part in Chislehurt’s Pumpkin Hunt! In 2025, over 600 children and their parents knocked on our door to Trick or Treat, with the Catherine Southon team dressing up and getting into the spooky spirit.

Catherine Southon Auctioneers is passionate about sharing knowledge and demystifying the world of auctions. As part of this commitment, we regularly host handling workshops, talks and seminars for professional institutions. We are keen to foster long-term, mutually supportive relationships with local solicitors and estate agents. If you would like to discuss probate valuations, house contents assessments or collaborative opportunities, please get in touch at info@catherinesouthon.co.uk.

Catherine Southon is committed to using its expertise and community presence to support charitable causes and give back. We believe that art and culture can bring people together and collaborate with a diverse range of organisations, including charities, museums, and arts institutions. Alongside our full calendar of auctions, we host frequent fundraising events.

In September 2025, we had great fun hosting our first (but not last!) Macmillan coffee morning. Everyone in the office donned their aprons to aid cancer research. From Katy’s banana bread to Steve’s Victoria sponge, Dawn’s sausage rolls and Emma’s chocolate brownies – there were too many delicious treats to choose a star baker! Coupled with our Jewellery Viewing, the cake drew in the crowds, and we raised over £250.

The Catherine Southon team has years of experience in auctioneering and knows how to keep their audience engaged and excited at charity auction events. In July 2025, we organised and hosted The Chislehurst Charity Auction at the historic Chislehurst Golf Club, the former home of Napoleon III. With the generous support of local businesses and collectors, the auction raised an impressive £12,500 for local causes. Among the lots donated were a beautiful Fabergé ruby and diamond-set brooch by August Holmström, VIP tickets to the Hyundai x MSV Experience at Brands Hatch, and a private dinner with British Comedian Tom Allen.

We are proud to work closely with local charities and non-profit organisations, ensuring their items achieve the best possible results at auction. In support of their missions, we do not charge vendors’ commission on charitable consignments, which have ranged from fine jewellery and luxury watches to signed royal photographs offered within our specialist sales.