A CHILDREN’S charity will benefit from a new online auction for supercars.

Northwich-based auction house Hampson has launched its own premium online service.

Marketplace gives vendors a new way of selling supercars, performance and classic cars, motorcycles and registrations while also supporting The Joshua Tree.

Hampson’s managing director, Zach Hamilton, said: “Marketplace provides an alternative to our traditional saleroom auctions at magnificent venues including Bolesworth Castle and the Oulton Park Gold Cup, which will continue to remain an important part of our offering.

“The Hampson ethos is that everything should be transparent – what you see is what you pay.

“And this includes the charitable element of Marketplace; we will present a running total of the funds raised for The Joshua Tree and give regular updates on what those funds have been spent on.

“We’re delighted to be able to give our vendors a choice of how they sell with us, and we’re equally delighted that each sale will benefit such a very worthwhile charity.”

The first Marketplace auction will go live in December.

To celebrate its launch, Hampson’s are giving 50 per cent off entry fees for the first 50 consignments.

Ordinarily, entry fees are priced at £300 for cars, £200 for motorcycles and £100 for registrations, reducing to £250, £150 and £75 respectively for each additional car, bike or registration consigned to the same sale.

This covers vehicle storage and valeting, professional photography and catalogue description writing, as well as the seven-day online listing.

One per cent of the hammer price will go to Sandiway-based children’s charity, The Joshua Tree, who support families affected by childhood cancers.

The first Marketplace auction will go live in early December.

To find out more, visit hampsonauctions.com/marketplace.