The great Evening Standard Christmas Charity Auction

The Evening Standard is offering incredible "once in a lifetime" experiences in this year's Christmas charity auction.

There will be more than 200 lots to bid for with all money raised going to Greenhouse, a London charity which provides sports and arts programmes for disadvantaged children.

Bidding starts at noon Friday (December 5) and will close in 10 days' time at noon on Monday 15 December.

Below is a preview of 25 of the top lots. Visit www.standard.co.uk/auction from noon on Friday to start bidding for these and our other fantastic experiences.

TOP 25

Lot 1: Shopping trip with Kate Moss and Sir Philip Green in New York

Lot 2: An exclusive audience with Brian Sewell

Lot 3: A year's membership to the Paramount club

Lot 4: Lunch with Sebastian Coe

Lot 5: Screening of Frost/Nixon followed by supper with Sir David Frost

Lot 6: Table tennis and dinner with Chris Blackhurst and Michael Sherwood

Lot 7: Backstage pass and best seats at Donatella Versace fashion show in Milan

Lot 8: Tour and lunch at Sotherby's

Lot 9: Lunch with Evening Standard editor Veronica Wadley

Lot 10: Masterclass with London literary agent Jonny Geller

Lot 11: Meet fashion designer Roland Mouret in Paris and choose a dress from his latest collection

Lot 12: Guided tour of Prince Charles's gardens at Highgrove House

Lot 13: Be England rugby team's mascot at Twickenham (children eight - 12)

Lot 14: Meet Tamara Mellon and pick a pair of Jimmy Choos

Lot 15: Tickets to see David Tennant in Hamlet

Lot 16: Lunch with BBC business editor Robert Peston

Lot 17: A night with celebrity photographer Dave Benett

Lot 18: Signed copy of Boris Johnson's mayoral acceptance speech

Lot 19: Studio tour with artist Antony Gormley

Lot 20: Lunch and tour at River Café

Lot 21: Westfield shopping trip with Mary Portas

Lot 22: Lunch with Andrew Gilligan

Lot 23: Lunch with former England rugby star Jason Leonard

Lot 24: Meet Vince Cable and Anthony Hilton

Lot 25: Raise Tower Bridge