Sotheby's

Founded in 1744, Sotheby’s is the oldest and largest publicly traded auction house in the world that engages in art auction, private sales and art-related financing activities. The company has a long history of engaging in the support of philanthropic activities across the globe, through both sponsorship and charity auctions. Sotheby’s staff do a huge amount to support charities and where possible provide advice and assistance in the organisation of charity auctions. Globally, in 2007 Sotheby’s raised in the region of £70.7 million for charitable causes, which increased to the remarkable sum of £94.4 million in 2008.