#StoryGivesBack 2019

21ST CENTURY FOXES

WHAT WE DO
We play big chart hits from the movies, performing as the iconic characters from those films. All of our outfits are handmade with authentic props, creating a visually striking show that everyone can relate to. The real impact though is the music which encompasses so many iconic songs across a huge range of genres and decades. From the hip hop/rap of Men in Black to the classic Baywatch theme, these are guaranteed dance floor fillers.

OUR BACKGROUND
Alex (Founder) played in various function bands for over 10 years and decided that he wanted to put together something truly different, memorable and with universal appeal. Alex reached out to the best musicians/singers that he’d come across over that time to form a band that had a “double feelgood factor” – Bringing together the movies everyone grew up alongside the hit songs that formed the soundtrack for so many peoples lives

FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
We don’t just want to be the premier movie band, we want to be the go-to band for anyone looking for a truly unique night of musical entertainment.

SELFIE BOT

WHAT WE DO
Selfie Bot is a robotic platform that can be fully customised to roam, talk, share and print branded photos

BACKGROUND
Selfie Bot has been operating for 3 years

FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
World domination

LITTLE CAKE GARDEN

WHAT WE DO
Little Cake Garden Specialise in wedding cakes and desserts for special events. We consider taste to be just as, if not more important than the aesthetic of our brand and we have worked tirelessly to perfect each one of our flavours and are very proud of the responses we've had thus far.

BACKGROUND
Little Cake Garden have been operating for just under 3 years. They began making cakes for the special occasions of friends and family. This quickly spiralled as the word spread, leading us to officially launch as a full-time business.

FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
We would like to expand the business, by providing more dessert tables for company events and by increasing our client base.

We would like to partner with venues and event companies to provide exclusive packages to their patrons.

LOCATE TO CREATE

WHO WE ARE
Locate to Create are an alternative prop hire company who have a large quanitity of unique items in stock for clients to choose from. We pride ourselves on our bespoke service with the ability to source items that clients are looking for. We specialise in all things vintage, rustic and boho and are always looking to explore new, exciting and creative themes.

BACKGROUND
Locate to Create are a family run business who have a passion for locating unique and quirky items to help create bespoke events and experiences. The company was started ten months ago and in that time our props have been used for photo shoots, weddings, parties and corporate events.

FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
To be known as the alternative, quirky and unique prop hire company who do not merely offer an online inventory of items and quantities but who also offer a personalised service by listening to client’s visions and ideas. By combining both our prop hire service and styling service we want to build on our ability to create bespoke immersive events and experience by sourcing items to bring themes to life.

ELLE ENTERTAINMENT

WHAT WE DO
ELLE Entertainment works passionately with event agencies and corporate venues who are seeking high quality acts with the WOW factor by providing hand-picked trusted entertainment from bands to burlesque to cabaret to comperes.

BACKGROUND
Ella-Louise (Founder) built the ELLE Entertainment portfolio alongside her corporate 9-5 job until she had her baby in 2015, when she made the leap into self-employment! Having been so busy gigging, I found myself feeling lost at sea without a sail at the beginning of 2018, so underwent a complete overhaul and rebrand to unveil ELLE Entertainment Ltd – ‘passionately providing hand-picked acts that WOW!’

FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
To be known as the best and more trusted entertainment agent in the Home Counties. To run a small team with big hearts that love connecting with like-minded clients who will feel cared for in our hands. For our clients to know that one call to us and we will hit the nail on the head, finding them the perfect act to create the exact ambience they are looking for within budget and with lots of fun along the way!

CLIMB HIGH FILM

WHAT WE DO
Climb High Film provides drone photography and videography. From private functions, weddings, property/farm surveying, sports events, festivals and so on. Getting footage from the air is very hard to come by, however it offers a fantastic new angle on any piece of promotional content you do. It can take a photo album/show reel/short film from good to excellent and shows the aspects of an event that you would not otherwise see. Climb High Film is currently a one man, one pilot team. Everything from operating the drones to the final edit to dealing with clients is all done by George (Founder).

BACKGROUND
George has been operating Climb High Film professionally for 3 months but has owned drones for over 2 years. He has been fascinated with them and the rapid development of aerial photography for quite some time. George is now a fully qualified CAA accredited drone pilot, and owner of two DJI multirotor UAS’s (unmanned aircraft system).

FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
Climb High Film hopes to progress from purely drone photography to film making and storytelling as a whole. George has a great passion for helping people and has had a lot of experience working particularly with young offenders, and I would love to combine film/drone work with that need to address these areas. I make short films as a hobby in my time off, so it’s something I’d love to do professionally.

LITTLE FINE WINE COMPANY

WHAT WE DO
The Little Fine Wine Company offers half bottles of fine wines to clients, either online or for corporate events and gifting purposes.  The wines are all delicious, well-packaged and from brilliant growers from around the world. The half bottle size is particularly suitable for branded goody bags and gifts, either under The Little Fine Wine Company name, or, in consultation with the client, under the client’s own name.

BACKGROUND
The Little Fine Wine Company was founded by Vicki Stephens-Clarkson earlier in 2018. Vicki has been in the wine industry since 2000 working as a professional buyer for other wine companies, from import to wholesale and DTC as well as fine wine. She gained the Master of Wine qualification in 2015 and has a built up an excellent list of contacts for wine growers and delicious wines from around the world

FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
To develop the online retail and corporate side selling the best selection of fine wines by half bottle, and adding a lot of value along the way for clients. There are tens of thousands of wines in the UK already, many good and many bad.  The aim as a professional buyer is to make it easier for clients to access the best, most enjoyable wines at the best value, with interesting stories and fabulous packaging.

THE BIG SMOKE

WHAT WE DO
We run London’s most unique and challenging scavenger hunt! Our London based scavenger hunt is a race against the clock. Teams have to answer questions, take videos and photos and track down items as they race to be the first team back to base. To finish off the day there is an awards ceremony and private screening to showcase what each team got up to – a great way to shar the best bits of the day!

BACKGROUND
The Big Smoke started in 2017. Having worked in a number of large organisations – being put through countless awkward corporate do’s, they felt there was a lack of energy and creativity in most of the events available. With a love of organisation and history of event planning the Big Smoke was born.

FUTURE ASPIRATION
We want to continue to grow in the London area and the next steps will be to launch into new cities.

VESPUCCI ADVENTURES

WHAT WE DO
More and more companies are recognising the importance of staff well-being and mindfulness. There is plenty of evidence that links staff well-being to improved productivity, higher rates of retention and improved recruitment. Vespucci is a self-guided adventure curation and inspiration. Vespucci Adventures include beautiful walks in the South Downs, wild swimming, kayaking up the Thames, cycle rides in Sussex and night sky viewing.

We want to inspire you to make the effort to plan with your friends and/or colleagues and do something completely different. Our Adventure Packs arrive through the post (how analogue is that!) and will contain a customised OS map, guide and compass setting out exactly what you need to do to make it happen.  Travel, accommodation, points of interest and kit lists are all included.

BACKGROUND
Vespucci was founded twelve months ago. Vespucci Adventures evolved from our passion for long distance walking and cycling.  Day to day worries fall by the wayside, the spirit being freed by the shared experience and sense of challenge. We want to inspire a new generation to follow in our footsteps by giving you all you need to put aside the phone,  get out there and to put together your own adventure.

FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
We want Vespucci Adventures to become a trusted source of great ideas for self-guided walks, cycle rides and other adventures. We want to build a brand that reflects this ambition and that embodies our core values. We believe we have a great idea and a great product that has taken us a year to refine and deliver. We now want to spread the word.

THE VINO VAN EVENTS

WHAT WE DO
The Vino Van Events Ltd offer a lovingly restored horsebox come bar, as well as free standing indoor bars for hire, that way the fun never stops if the English weather does. Offers packages of Gin, Prosecco, dry hire and standard bar - along with all the quirks like pimp your Gin/Prosecco! We customise the bar to suit the occasion, and the customer.

BACKGROUND
The Vino Van Events began in 2017 with the launch of the VinoVan horsebox bar conversion. The journey from horsebox, to a bar hire company and reaching events like Formula 1, and LoveFit to name a few, is a humbling testament to their ethos.

FUTURE ASPIRATIONS
We wish to expand the business. We want to have several Vino Vans across England, cut down travel times and become a well-established mobile bar company leading the way in the industry with quality bars.