In the bustling world of event management, Story distinguishes itself with its emphasis on creativity and dedicated client service. From conceptualisation to execution, we take pride in delivering exceptional experiences, relieving clients of stress, and bringing their visions to life. However, the journey doesn’t end with the event itself. Recently we have found ourselves with surplus items that were no longer needed. Determined to minimise waste and make a positive impact, we reached out to Event Cycle with an offer to donate these items to charities in need.
With the help of Event Cycle, we managed to facilitate donations to several different organisations, each with its own unique mission and community focus.
Good Chance Theatre, a beacon of hope for refugee artists, welcomed the donation of computers, glasses, wooden signage and other items. These resources found use in the theatre’s office, community celebrations and rehearsal spaces, enriching the lives of both artists and audiences alike.
Meanwhile, Covent Garden Dragon Hall Trust (CGDHT), a charity offering social, educational and recreational provision, co-produced with local people to facilitate the needs and interests of diverse communities, eagerly accepted some cameras, games, glass jars and tote bags. The cameras will be used by both their after-school clubs (ages 10-11) and their media collective (ages 14-18) for digital photography workshops. An example of this will include a piece of work with young people where they go out into the local community to identify and photograph areas where they feel safe/unsafe; The donated games will be used as educational pieces, giving young people the opportunity to explore how games are constructed, an important building block in digital games design and production; The glass jam jars will be used for arts and crafts activities and the bags will be used to give out end-of-term presents for young people.
London Bubble, where young people and elders come together through art, utilised our frames, bell jars and lamps, finding new homes in the garden and community spaces. Rehoboth Community Centre, committed to alleviating food poverty and social isolation, planned to distribute the donated items of steel lanterns and oil heaters to vulnerable individuals in need of support, extending a lifeline to those facing hardships.
Even the very young, represented by 1st Battersea Brownies, benefited from our donations. Props of wooden logs, glass jars and frames donated by the team will add a touch of magic to Brownie camps and meetings, fostering imagination and camaraderie among the girls. At Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre, a community wellbeing charity donated items promised to enhance programs and services, supporting vulnerable adults and promoting literacy and education.
Thanks to the collaboration between Story Events and Event Cycle, leftover equipment has now found new purpose and brought joy to communities in need. As these items embark on their second chapter, they symbolised not just a donation, but a commitment to sustainability and compassion. We are thrilled to contribute to eliminating single-use items in the event industry.
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