Little Makers Charity Build
Run a toy workshop for an afternoon and leave real gifts for children behind.
About
Little Makers Charity Build transforms your group into a small toy workshop with a generous purpose. Each team receives a mixed box of wooden parts and a set of 3D plans for several toy designs, and has to work out how to turn them into sturdy, well-finished toys for children.
The first job is planning. Teams sort the components, agree how work will flow from one station to the next, give every person a clear role and set up their own production line. No toy leaves the line until it has passed a quality check, after which it moves on to painting and decoration.
In the second half, teams invent simple educational games that make the most of the toys they have made, then demonstrate them to everyone in a relaxed finale.
Every toy and game is donated to a local children’s charity, school or care home, so the afternoon leaves something lasting in the city where your event takes place.
Learning outcomes
Little Makers Charity Build gives multinational teams a shared, practical task in which every pair of hands is needed. Setting up a production line from scratch shows quickly how good planning and clear roles keep work moving.
The quality check adds a useful discipline. Teams learn that speed means little if the finished product falls short, and they begin to look out for each other's work rather than only their own.
Designing games for the toys switches the mood from production to imagination, giving quieter colleagues a chance to lead with ideas.
Knowing that the toys will end up with real children gives the session a warmth that few activities match. Participants leave proud of what they have made together and with a strong sense that their company cares about the communities it visits.
Program flow
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Briefing and planning
Teams open their box of wooden parts, study the 3D plans and agree who handles each stage of the line.
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Build and quality check
Teams assemble their toys step by step, and each one must pass a quality check before moving on.
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Paint and decorate
Approved toys are painted and decorated, giving each one a finish children will love.
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Design the games
Teams invent simple educational games that make the most of the toys they have built.
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Showcase and donation
Teams demonstrate their toys and games, and everything is donated to a local children's charity.
What is included
Included
- Professional facilitators on the day
- Wooden toy kits and 3D plans
- Tools, paints and decorating materials
- Quality check station
- Arranging the donation to a local charity
Not included
- Venue hire
- Catering and refreshments
- Audiovisual equipment
- Coach transfers
- Branded materials
Frequently asked questions
How many participants can take part?
From 10 to 500, split into smaller teams.
Is it competitive or collaborative?
Collaborative: everyone works towards one shared goal.
Do participants need DIY skills?
No. The 3D plans are clear and simple, and facilitators help every team along the way.
Can it run indoors or outdoors?
It works best indoors, in a hotel function room, conference centre or large meeting space.
Who receives the toys?
Every toy and game is donated to a local children's charity, school or care home.
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