Charity Auction Event 2026

The evening brought together around 50 guests for an event centred on a shared purpose: using art and community engagement to create opportunities for young people facing difficult circumstances. We are delighted to share that the event exceeded our expectations, raising over €5,000, with every euro donated directly to Fundación AYO to support its mission of empowering children and young people in vulnerable situations through personal, academic, and professional development, as well as entrepreneurship and mentoring programmes. At the heart of the event was the charity auction itself, which featured a collection of works created primarily by the talented young artists of Tu Casa del Arte. More than simply raising funds, the auction provided these artists with a platform to showcase their creativity and connect with a wider audience. Alongside the auction, guests also participated in a raffle featuring a range of exciting prizes generously donated by our sponsor brands. Their support played an important role in the success of the evening, and we are sincerely grateful for their willingness to contribute to an initiative that seeks to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people. Most importantly, the funds raised will directly benefit Fundación AYO, a Madrid-based non-profit organisation dedicated to creating opportunities for children and young people in difficult situations. Through educational initiatives, professional mentoring, and programmes focused on impact entrepreneurship, Fundación AYO works to equip young people with the skills, confidence, and support they need to build brighter futures. We are honoured that our event can contribute to advancing this mission. We are immensely proud of what we accomplished together and look forward to continuing to organise initiatives that combine education, community, and social impact. This Charity Auction is just one example of how the Youth Investment Network strives to create value beyond finance, and we hope it will be the first of many events that bring people together to support meaningful causes. We would like to express our sincere thanks to The Global College for supporting this initiative and helping make the event possible. To everyone who attended, donated, bid in the auction, purchased raffle tickets, or supported the event in any way, thank you. Your generosity has helped create new opportunities for young people who need them most.