Onsite gifting experience proves wheelie popular

Gifting firm Colleague Box has unveiled its latest innovation – a converted horse trailer for on-site gifting experiences, celebrations, festivals and events.

Nicknamed Tilly, the trailer, which has been kitted out with a fully stocked bar, plus a fridge, has been made available to hire for a range of events.

The venture has seen Colleague Box team up with local businesses, including healthy drinks business So Good Kombucha and Project D doughnuts, who provide personalised doughnuts for any event.

One of Tilly’s first outings was at the Sort Group, whose conveyancing business is based at Derby Conference Centre.

Natalie Bamford, chief executive and co-founder of Colleague Box, said: “We’re really excited about Tilly and the different direction that she can take the business in.

“While we have seen a lot of interest in corporate events – ideal for those whose workforce has returned to the office – it’s also perfect for occasions such as weddings, baby showers, birthdays and gender reveal parties.

“Our first couple of events have been well received. Sort Group have been clients of ours for a while and they loved the idea of having Tilly visit their offices in Derby.

“Each employee received a Colleague Box, which was covered by a customised Sort Group sleeve. Inside were personalised gifts such as water bottles and notepads. They also received a drink of their choice and a delicious Project D doughnut decorated with the company logo.”

Adam Bamford, chief operating officer at Colleague Box, said: “Tilly has been a good few months in the making and it’s been all hands on deck to get her ready for the first few events but we’re really pleased with the results.

“Feedback has been positive, and Tilly has been booked for all sorts of events, from business breakfasts where merchandise can be branded to celebrations, Halloween-themed corporate events – and even World Cup parties, where we’ll be serving pizza, beer and prosecco from our serving hatch.”