UNFORGETTABLE CORPORATE EVENTS To HELP SHAPE YOUR BUSINESS.
Those who understand the value of hospitality understand that a well executed, truly enjoyable and memorable event is a powerful, associative brand building tool that has the ability change the way people feel about your business or charity. Humans are easily influenced by positive experiences thanks to the release of endorphins - creating a feel good buzz that lives long in the memory and provides that unmistakeable feel good factor. At Waxwing Events, we create tailored corporate events for businesses in Derbyshire and the East Midlands that evoke all of the senses, with excitement and enjoyment at their very heart. Whether for corporate or charity, we can design and excecute an experience for any occasion that will really get people talking and position your organisation in the best possible light.
As well as providing a great time for your guests, events are a highly valuable marketing and publicity tool. That’s why we can also provide pre and post event PR services so your business can get maximum exposure - especially vital for charities, business CSR initiatives and product launches. Of course some events are purely an internal affair, so you can talk to us about planning and co-ordination for knock-out team building events, away days and sensational Christmas parties. Please see more details below, of our services for corporate and charity events.
OUR CORPORATE EVENT SERVICES
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Black tie dinners are a classic style of event to add some refinement to an occasion and can be adapted to multiple formats and purposes. They only feel corporate if you want them to! It’s all about the creativity of the execution. Think fascinating, historical venues; imaginative cocktails; delectable menus worth getting excited about and showstopping entertainment and your guests will be anything but bored.
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The celebration of outstanding achievement deserves a great event, after all it’s your way of saying thank you to your team for their hard work and contribution to your business’s success. If you’re honouring people in your business or industry, we can source the perfect venue; arrange pre-event PR and publicity; take care of event logistics, techical elements and sound and even source presenters to host your event. Not to mention catering, drinks packages, invitations and seating plans. Come to us for end to end support and peace of mind, so you can continue running your own business.
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When your business has a new offering to shout about, we can take care of your product launch and assist with publicity, guest lists and event planning and execution to really get your new product or service noticed. Whatever the format, we’ll procure the perfect venue, invite the right people, co-ordinate your event and ensure that your business and product are seen in the best possible light! We can also take care of post event PR if required.
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We’ve worked closely with charities for years, to assist them with building a brand presence and supporter network on a local and national level. Events are especially valuable tool for charities to leverage to create awareness for their cause and of course to raise vital funds. We’ve been behind several black tie fundraisers, charity fun days, product and service launches and associated publicity drives. So whatever you have in mind for your charity event, or even if you’re not sure but want to explore some ideas - let us know and we’ll consult with you on an event that really makes a difference.
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Team building and away days are a hugely popular way of rewarding staff for a job well done and showing appreciation to your workforce. They can also involve clients, giving you that opportunity to break free of the office and engage in some blue sky thinking! We’ve curated some ideas for our favourite away days and team building experiences below. But if you have something else in mind, just let us know!
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You don’t need an excuse to spoil your team, but if you did, Christmas is it! What’s more, annual entertaining of staff is an allowable business expense (see below for more info on this) - so why not do something really special for Christmas? Looking after your staff especially at Christmas sends a clear message of thanks and can make a huge diffference to morale and performance. Afterall, we all want to feel appreciated! Make your company party legendary this year and start reaping the rewards.
“Thank you for all of your hard work, having someone with vision to outsource this to has been a game changer for us. Our clients were so impressed with everything, especially how smoothly everything ran. Again - thank you.”
Need something else…?
Whatever you require for your business or charity, we’re here to help. If you can’t see the service or event type you need, please arrange a phone call or in-person consultation to discuss your ideas with us and we’ll show you how we can bring them to life.
Are entertaining costs an allowable BUSINESS expense?
Networking socially and picking up the bill for outings and hospitality with clients, may seem like an obvious marketing expense, especially when you consider how effective it can be in keeping you connected and profitable. However in the UK HMRC’s rules don’t allow tax relief on client hospitality. Unfortunately it’s not an allowable expense and you cannot claim these costs back or any VAT payable on hospitality. That said, the rules are different if you’re entertaining staff. You can claim costs for entertaining staff and workforce on an annual basis, up to a maximum of £150 per head. You can also claim back VAT on expenses of this nature - this could relate to venue costs, catering, entertainment and even overnight accommodation. There are caveats to this and since we are not accountants, we can’t provide official guidance in this area. Instead we strongly recommend that you speak to your own tax advisor or accountant, before you commit to an event that you’re hoping to claim as an allowable expense.
“I have been so impressed with your organisational skills and What you’ve been able to achieve. What you have done has made a huge difference to our charity, it’s created awareness and excitement. Thanks for all your hard work!”
Lt Col Jack Tarr OBE, THE SOLDIERs’ charity (formerly army benevolent fund)
CORPORATE EXPERIENCES WITH A DIFFERENCE.
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GOLF IN IRELAND
Over the years we have forged close links with the many five star hotels and resorts in Northern Ireland who are able to offer some of the finest golf experiences available. Tee off on world class courses such as Royal County Down and Royal Portrush and take in the stunning views with colleagues or clients. Our corporate experiences can include accommodation and fine dining plus other local attractions such as the sights of fashionable Belfast, Game of Thrones filming location tours along the scenic causeway coast and visits to Bushmills Whiskey Distillery.
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Supercar Track Days
There’s nothing quite like the adrenaline rush of feeling what some of the world’s finest cars are capable of! And it’s an experienced to be shared. A track day is an unforgettable way to spend some quality time with clients or colleagues and even better if you have a genuine interest in cars. Take your pick of marques like Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin and Lamborghini and combine with a fine dining experience for a truly exquisite day out of the office. A track day will keep people talking for a long time and create the very best impression of you and your business.
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FINE WINE TASTING
What better way to impress discerning guests than with a day or evening of fine wine tasting? Learn about grape types and vintages, sample wines from some of the best grape-producing regions of the world and enjoy them alongside carefully chosen canapes to bring out the complexities of different wines. During a refined, wine tasting experience you’ll have the opportunity to impress with your already finely honed conoisseur vocabulary, or learn the correct terminology from a seasoned sommelier, to discuss wines with more confidence. A must for lovers of gastronomy.
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CASINO EXPERIENCE
Treat your guests to the gambling experience of old with a private casino themed evening, complete with dinner and cocktails. These fun and dynamic events create the realistic ambiance of a classic casino without the worry or stress of losing money. Combine with an event theme for added excitement and interest, such as 007 glamour or the roaring twenties. The stakes and tension can be raised with high-end prizes for winning players, such as vintage wines and spirits, weekends away, sports and film memorabilia etc. This experience can be tailored for all ages.
