Top 10 work event ideas an a budget.
How to make team bonding memories with any budget.
We all need to take time to build connections with our team in the workplace, making strong foundations to create the best possible work. Sometimes there are months where the budget may be a bit stretched, but that shouldn’t mean you have to miss out on quality time together.
A study by Oxford University has proven that workers are up to 13% more productive when they are happy. Team events are a great way to ensure your team are happy by taking time to understand everyone’s needs and wishes, to build stronger friendships and by taking part of activities that release endorphins whether it’s some mindful creative calm time, the thrill of a fast paced quiz or a good old boogie to some classic hits!
We’re proud to champion inclusivity here at The Together Collective, here our some ideas on how we can ensure everyone can be involved whether Virtually Together or Actually Together. You could host an origami workshop or musical bingo show by live streaming our artist into your office and providing your own paper! These cost savings are available on request - all you need to do is ask our team! Please see below for our top 10 work event ideas that are perfect for those trying to keep costs down this year but understand the importance of team building in the workplace.
Don't let your budget stop you from maintaining your company culture!
Choose one of our creative cost saving activities.
1. Host your event in the office.
Enjoy the fun of the pub night without the extra cost of the bar tab.
Our brilliant hosts can come to your office, saving you on venue hire fees and beverages bought at the bar. Keep the team together and dive straight into the action after a busy day of working, our hosts can set up ready for when the team clocks off. From your very own quiz show to a party party office bingo - there’s lots of ways we can bring the fun to you.
2. Stream your host to you.
Stream one of our brilliant experience hosts to your office virtually thereby saving you on host travel costs. Enjoy all the fun and games without the worry. Your team will get the full experience of the event in the same room, with a host broadcast on a screen to guide through the activity. We can offer activities from musical bingo to our craft chocolate tasting - there’s something to suit everyone.
3. BYO supplies for workshops and tastings.
Want to learn a new skill? We have lots of workshops which can be achieved with BYO materials sourced ahead of the class, saving you the extra delivery costs. You could try a virtual cooking class from your kitchen at home, or maybe you’d like to get the team together in the office for a BYO materials tropical fruits still life workshop where our host comes to you, or perhaps you can supply your own wine and cheeses for a tasting session? If you let our sommelier know the wines and cheeses, they can still give you the full experience!
4. Use recycled materials in our workshops instead of new.
How about one of our mindful workshops without the material costs? Recycling materials is not only cost saving but better for the planet! Our origami workshops are a great way to practise a new skill whilst using products already available to us. For this workshop you can use junk mail, newspapers, magazines and more wasted paper.
DIY activities.
5. BYO food and drinks picnic.
Why not use the beautiful spaces in your area and make the most of the sunshine? Take a trip to your local park with a few blankets, drinks and nibbles and you’ve got yourself a picnic! For even more fun, bring some board games to bring out your competitive spirit.
Want to add some of our giant garden games to your office team building? See our options here!
6. Volunteer for a local charity.
What would be more special than building up your own team community whilst helping the community around you? Research local charities to see where you can volunteer your time to help others - maybe you could go on a group litter picking trip or help out at a food shelter?
Another way you can contribute to charity is by turning your event into a fundraiser! You can turn our horse racing or casino games events into fundraisers by letting guests place real money bets via a QR code to donate all the money to a worthy cause of your choice.
7. Design a local photo scavenger hunt.
Time for an adventure! Split your team into groups and come up with some fun missions in your area that they need to complete in an allotted time - maybe a selfie with a nearby landmark? Or the local cafe’s chalkboard menu? As well as awarding the group with the most tasks completed, you could create awards for most creative photo or most amount of steps.
Want the experience without the fuss? Try out an immersive team adventure around London.
Choose one of our activities that are kind on your wallet!
8. Caricature Workshop.
You will be taught the basic proportions of the face as a springboard for exaggeration, observation and some serious cartooning fun! It’s a great way to unleash your inner artist and learn some 'tricks of the trade' whether your team is virtual or in-person.
All you will need is pen, pencils and paper!
9. Face Yoga.
We all know how important it is to exercise our bodies, but what about our faces?
Take some time to practise the art of face yoga with the guide of our yoga instructor. They will take you through the practise to awaken and stretch your facial muscles - either virtually from the comfort of your own home or in-person at the office or venue of choice.
10. Code Breaking Game.
Test your deciphering skills with our virtual escape room style code breaking game!
As an elite team of hackers, trained in the dark arts of cyber espionage, you will embark on a mind-bending mission to uncover the clues and prevent the attack before it's too late! Will your team crack the code?
We hope this has sparked some inspiration for ways you can bring your team together, no matter the cost.
We are always open to trying new ways to accommodate our experiences no matter the circumstance. Speak to a member of our team today to see what we can offer for your budget.
The TTC Team x