Ronnie Wood, Sally Wood and Charlie Mayhew attend the Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
What a night! The Tusk Turtle Trail finished with a most wonderful live auction event at the top of the Shard. It could quite possibly have been the highest art auction in Europe.
Introduced by Tusk CEO Nick Bubb, who spoke of the importance of marine conservation as part of a global conservation effort, the auction soon kicked into life. At a packed View from the Shard on the 69th floor of one of London’s most iconic landmarks, the atmosphere in the room raised as the auction began. In what proved to be a brilliantly successful night, the 16 unique turtle sculptures raised a six figure sum to support African marine conservation projects.
The event brought together supporters, artists, and conservationists for an evening of generosity and inspiration, raising over £160,000 to directly support Tusk’s work with partners, working across Africa. Well known Tusk Ambassadors including Ronnie Wood (who also designed a turtle) and Jack Savoretti joined artists including Adam Dant, Jemma Powell and Hannah Shergold in attendance to share the inspiration behind their work and support for the event. All raising vital funds for Tusk’s partner-led marine conservation partners across Africa, from the turtle nesting beaches in Liberia, to the coral reef systems in Kenya, the auction ensured Tusk can continue to broaden the reach of wildlife conservation, across land and sea.
As the night concluded, guests left with both memories of a remarkable evening above London’s skyline and the knowledge that their contributions will help ensure a future for these ancient ocean creatures.
Nick Bubb, CEO of Tusk, said, “The Tusk Turtle Trail set out to inspire collective action, celebrating the beauty of sea turtles while shining a light on the urgent need to protect them. Over the summer, the 16 remarkable sculptures formed powerful symbols for one of the ocean’s most ancient and threatened species. Thanks to the generosity shown this evening, the funds raised will directly support our partners working in some of Africa’s most vulnerable coastal communities, ensuring vital protection for marine turtles and the habitats they rely on”
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: The Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: The Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: The Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: The Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: The Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: The Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: The Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: The Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Sholto Gilbertson attends the Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
Sholto Gilbertson attends the Tusk Turtle Trail Auction at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Sally Wood and Ronnie Wood attend the Tusk Turtle Trail Auction at The View from The Shard in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
(L to R) Ronnie Wood, Sally Wood and Chris Westbrook attend the Tusk Turtle Trail Auction at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
(L to R) Ronnie Wood, Sally Wood and Charlie Mayhew attend the Tusk Turtle Trail Auction at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Nick Bubb attends the Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, October 8, 2025 (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Nick Bubb attends the Tusk Turtle Trail Auction at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Jemma Powell and Jack Savoretti attend the Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Turtle Sculpture at The View from the Shard
Turtle Sculpture by Chila Burman at The View from the Shard
The Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England.
Nick Bubb CEO Tusk attends the Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England.
Hannah Shergold attends the Tusk Turtle Trail Auction at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Chris McFadzean and guest attend the Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Adam Dant and guest attend the Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: The Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: The Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: The Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: The Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: The Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard on October 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images for The View from The Shard & Tusk)
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Ronnie Wood, Sally Wood and Charlie Mayhew attend the Tusk Turtle Trail Auction, raising money in aid of African Conservation, at The View from The Shard in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
