The UK Gift Industry have excelled themselves in their support to the #PromoteTheNHS appeal. Donations are still coming in and the target of 5000 bags nearly reached. The generosity of the donors has been a real eye opener and without their valuable support this campaign would never have got off the ground.
The first tranche of bags were delivered this week to the NHS Nightingale Hospital in Birmingham and were well received by the Director Of Nursing Welfare who stated “ they will really bring a smile to the tired nurses coming off duty at the end of a long shift”. Thank You insert cards neutrally representing all of the contributing companies were inserted into each bag and already the media platforms are starting to receive messages of thanks plus interestingly requests are also coming in from other hospitals due to this awareness. These requests are being accommodated and will be included in the second and final tranche of Goody bags when they come ready within the next ten days.
The appeal still remains open for w/c 20.04.20 only for items that can be delivered by 27.04.20 at which point the organisers will be closing off contributions.
Many of the industry’s suppliers and distributors are supporting #PromoteTheNHS, and showing their appreciation for all of valuable work the National Health Service teams are doing under very difficult circumstances.
- 29 Suppliers companies and 10 Distributor companies are onboard so far…
Thank you to all companies who have participated to date but it is still not too late for those who wish to come on board in the final stages!
To see the Updated List of Pledges No.1 – please click here
Say Thank You to our NHS heroes – see how to get involved below:
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#PromoteTheNHS Explained:
Two companies in the industry have come up with an idea on how suppliers and distributors can work together to give something back to the NHS. This is not for anyone’s gain, and every product contribution large or small is of value.
Desktop Ideas and Print Run Promotions are heading up an appeal across the promotional merchandise industry, with the aim to create gift packs to be given away to the dedicated nursing staff who are risking their lives on the front line of the deadly Covid 19 virus. This is our opportunity to come together as professionals to say thank you to those that are helping others in great need.
Initially the gift packs will go to the new London ExCel Nightingale Hospital. If the campaign is successful there will be a roll out to the new hospitals being built at the NEC Birmingham, GMEX Manchester and The Principality Stadium Cardiff. The target is to cover all of these location with £50,000 of goods in pledges.
The regular updates in the link above shows all of the companies that have got involved so far, why not join them…
Here is how to get involved:
SUPPLIERS
Place your pledge on: www.facebook.com/PromoteTheNHS
Products can be pledged/donate either plain, or printed one colour: #PromoteTheNHS (blue 300c)
New or redundant stock is acceptable
Supplier to advise Richard the products they are providing. (Contact details below.)
Suppliers will be asked to deliver products to a central point for collation and delivery to NHS
DISTRIBUTORS
Place your pledge on: www.facebook.com/PromoteTheNHS
Pledge an amount of money to buy products to go in the gift bags.
Suppliers will supply the products at, or below cost.
Advise Richard of the supplier you want to work with, or pledge your money into a central pot.
Suppliers will then supply extra products to the gift bag equivalent to that value.
When the products have been delivered, the supplier will invoice the distributor for the pledged amount.
Note: Distributors can also pledge plain stock if they have any.
NHS PACKS
Suppliers will deliver plain or #PromoteTheNHS branded items to a central point, where they will be packed into bags and distributed.
Any items are gratefully received, such as: Gift Bags or Boxes, Pens, Sanitisers/Face Masks/Disposable Gloves, Sweets/Biscuits, Notebooks, Beanie Caps, Cable or Electronic Gifts, Water Bottle /Mugs, Any other item of use will of course be considered and included.
TRACKING
Every few days Sourcing City News will publish all pledges made, progress towards the £50,000 target, and updates from Matt & Richard on what is happening as the project takes shape.
GET INVOLVED
Please contact Richard if you/your company has any questions:
Richard Milliken-Smith, Print Run Promotions: 01869 252000 or richard@printrun.com
or
Find Us Online:
www.facebook.com/PromoteTheNHS
www.instagram.com/promotethenhs
It will be great to see the industry pulling together and doing something worthwhile for some wonderful people. Please get involved if you can.
Published on: April 17th, 2020
