Bid on Clarrie-Anne’s Paintings and Help Raise Money for Mind

Throughout October 2020, we offered you an exclusive opportunity to bid on three original watercolour artwork pieces. They have been specially created by Clarrie-Anne, a Cartridge People creative designer, to raise money for Mind and to highlight how painting can have a positive impact on your mental health.

In a month where World Mental Health day takes place (October 10th), Clarrie-Anne produced the below paintings that were bid on throughout October with all the proceeds going to Mind.

The auction has now finished and the paintings are on their way to the winning bidders. Thank you so much to everyone who placed a bid. Find out just how much was raised below.

How Much We Raised From This Auction

We’re delighted to announce that the winning bids for each painting were:

“Patience” – £65 (Philip Secretan)

“Compassion” – £51 (Martin Winn)

“Mindfulness” – £70 (Susan Henderson)

What we decided to do at Cartridge People was look at the total amount of money that was bid on all three of the paintings. Whilst only yourself and two others could receive the paintings themselves through winning the auctions, we still wanted to ensure that Mind were able to receive the maximum donation from this campaign. For that reason, Cartridge People has covered the cost of all of the submitted bids and rounded up to donate an additional £1,000 to Mind and the wonderful work they do.

This, combined with the other winning bids and Clarrie-Anne’s personal fundraising for Mind in early October means that we have raised £1,451 for Mind!

Cartridge People would like to thank everyone who supported this fundraising campaign and we look forward to sharing with you where our winning bidders chose to display their paintings.

Watercolour Painting and Mental Wellbeing

Earlier this year, like so many others all over the country, Clarrie-Anne was working from home. It was during this time that she began to paint more and post her creations on social media. Here at Cartridge People, we couldn’t help but be impressed with her work and so when Clarrie-Anne asked if there was something we could do to raise money for Mind, we were only too happy to help!

We asked if Clarrie-Anne would produce paintings that convey mental health and we’re delighted to offer you the chance to bid on these by using the form below. Please be aware that this is an auction where the amount you enter will be a bid to buy the painting and not an estimate as to the painting’s worth. This auction will be open for the whole of October after which point we’ll get in touch with the highest bidder of each painting and arrange for the collection of the money before sending it in full to Mind so they can continue their excellent work.

Introducing… Clarrie-Anne

Clarrie-Anne Cooper is a 30 year-old Creative Designer from Whitchurch Shropshire, who has worked for Cartridge People since 2015. This year, she began to create more and more watercolour paintings during lockdown in order to keep exploring her creative side. Clarrie-Anne developed a side project where she produces designs for thetinkan ltd and after lots of positive comments on social media on her paintings, she is now offering prints for sale. Clarrie-Anne approached Cartridge People with the idea of hosting an auction for paintings she would create to convey mental wellbeing. This auction will take place throughout October 2020. Clarrie-Anne turned 30 on October 1st and raised £220 for Mind through a birthday Facebook fundraiser.

“I’m delighted to be able to raise money for Mind by doing something that has helped my mental health this year. With the events of 2020, I don’t think there’s been a more important time to highlight the help and support available to anyone that’s struggling. I hope that everyone likes what I’ve produced and hopefully we can raise money for the charity through the winning bids!”

Mind and World Mental Health Day

Following months of lockdown and the difficulties faced by millions over the course of this year, Mind believes that World Mental Health Day on October 10th is the most important one yet. Mind says: “Making positive change can seem so hard, especially during uncertain times. And sometimes, it can be hard to know where to start. Take the opportunity this World Mental Health Day to find out more about how you can start with one thing.”

For more information and support, please visit the Mind support pages where there are resources available to help you.

© 2020 Mind is a registered charity in England (no. 219830) and a registered company (no. 424348) in England and Wales.

Terms and Conditions

By placing a bid on any of the items listed on this page, each bidder agrees to the following terms.

1. The auction will take place from midday on October 1st (2020) to midnight October 31st (2020).
2. By placing a bid you are entering into an agreement to purchase the item(s) at the offered price.
3. The highest bid will be deemed to be the winner. In the extreme case of where an entry error has occurred, please contact us for the retraction of your bid by emailing editor@cartridgepeople.com . If this occurs we reserve the right to offer the item(s) to the second highest bidder.
4. The sale is final. There will be no exchange or refund. The items are listed “as is.” Cartridge People has attempted to describe the items correctly, but neither warrants nor represents and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness of descriptions, genuineness, or condition of the items.
5. The winning bidder will be contacted to arrange payment (cash, cheque or e-transfer). Once payment has been processed, arrangements for pick-up/shipping of the item will be determined.
6. In order to bid in the auction, bidder must be aged 18 or over.
7. You acknowledge that once Cartridge People has confirmed you are the highest bidder, you will be expected to pay for the item. The winning bidder will be contacted within 7 days after the closing date of the auction.
8. The items for auction have been donated kindly by Clarrie-Anne Cooper and as such any respective terms and conditions are applicable. The ownership rights and the copyright to the art will remain Clarrie-Anne Cooper’s and *thetinkan ltd will support her with making available, a number of strictly limited edition giclée fine art prints with certificates of authenticity, signed and numbered by the artist, by which an agreed donation will made to the charity for each sale made through www.thetinkan.co.uk
9. Items have not been value appraised unless so noted. The amount you pay is normally tax deductible as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax adviser to clarify amount of deduction.
10. The successful bid for the item being bid for will be the highest bid received by the scheduled end of the Silent Auction. In the event that two or more bids equal the highest bid, the Lot shall be awarded to the bid received first.
11. The winning bidder will be notified via email and will be asked to provide payment and then once that payment has been received by Cartridge People, they’ll be asked for a postal address to send the item to.
12. The winning bid amount will be paid to Cartridge People and then paid in full to Mind. A confirmation that Mind has received the money in full will be forwarded by email to the winning bidder.
13. It is a condition of entry that Cartridge People reserves the right to publish the name of the winning bidder and the winning bid amount.
14. This auction is being run by Cartridge People Ltd, Unit 13 Orion Park, University Way, Crewe, CW1 6NG.
15. Cartridge People and their employees and/or volunteers connected with the auction cannot hold any responsibility or liability from any risks or hazards related to the item won at this auction.
16. Cartridge People Ltd reserves the right to amend these rules at any time.
17. This competition is open to UK & Channel Island residents only.

*Disclaimer: Some of the artwork produced and shown on thetinkan website by Clarrie-Anne involves life model paintings and as a result partial nudity is shown. The expressions of the artists are independent of Cartridge People and we hope that these do not cause offence and that you enjoy the paintings.