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🤞HELP....Need ideas for a company gift for 100 people!!!

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CornishTeaTime · 15/02/2025 22:13

So at a company event end of the year, we usually give a token gift. In the past we have given a logo'ed mug, pens, coffee cup, tote bag, diaries, cupcake.

Need ideas for something different this year, nothing more than £5. Would rather have something that's practical that can be used daily e.g.the coffee cup, pens went down well etc

Any suggestions?!!!!

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GoodVibesHere · 15/02/2025 22:16

I thought this sort of nonsense tat-giving might've fallen out of fashion by now. Donate to charity instead.

Bigfellabamboo · 15/02/2025 22:16

Did the logo tat go down well, really? There's a limit to how many free mugs, pens, tote bags a person wants at the best of times.
If it truly did go for a logo notebook next 😂
It's such a hard thing to buy when budget's are so limited

Needtosoundoffandbreathe · 15/02/2025 22:18

Water bottle. Notebook. Bag - not a tote.

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Pinkpillow7 · 15/02/2025 22:18

Sounds like a total waste of money but coffee shop voucher? Costa if there’s one locally?

chipsticksmammy · 15/02/2025 22:18

Best freebie I got from work was a power bank for charging. Not sure if you get them in bulk for £5 each

Headingtowardsdivorce · 15/02/2025 22:18

I like a free insulated coffee cup myself 😁

OnePearlFox · 15/02/2025 22:19

My work have branded Tonys chocolonely bars, but I’ve no idea where they get them!

A notebook and pen is really only the branded stuff I’d use.

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CornishTeaTime · 15/02/2025 22:21

Bigfellabamboo · 15/02/2025 22:16

Did the logo tat go down well, really? There's a limit to how many free mugs, pens, tote bags a person wants at the best of times.
If it truly did go for a logo notebook next 😂
It's such a hard thing to buy when budget's are so limited

Edited

Yep they loved the freebies!!!!
Done the mugs and cups.

Notepad might be a goer though....

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Bigbus · 15/02/2025 22:22

My husband gets quite a lot of these type of things from different companies he works with - some nice things he’s had are small wireless chargers, a retractable tape measure, notebooks, pens, a diary, some nice biscuits, socks. I think people do like to get a little gift.

Neveranynamesleft · 15/02/2025 22:25

Are you sure the pens and mugs that most people have a million of at home went down well ?? Please make a donation to a chosen charity on everyone's behalf.

justasmalltownmum · 15/02/2025 22:26

Power bank

Gummibärchen · 15/02/2025 22:26

Customised umbrella, cooler bag, in addition to the water bottle a PP has mentioned. Some other ideas here;

https://www.adler.co.uk/c/shop-by-budget/business-gifts-under-5/?page=2

TokyoSushi · 15/02/2025 22:26

Umbrella or power bank

Cismyfatarse · 15/02/2025 22:27

What about a voucher for a local, independent coffee shop? Support a local business.

Wisp1638 · 15/02/2025 22:32

Our company did really well designed packs of stickers. We all loved them. We are almost all nerds so that may have contributed. There were several in each small pack and it caused a trading frenzy. They now decorate the office, our laptops, water bottles, and bags.

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CornishTeaTime · 15/02/2025 22:37

Wisp1638 · 15/02/2025 22:32

Our company did really well designed packs of stickers. We all loved them. We are almost all nerds so that may have contributed. There were several in each small pack and it caused a trading frenzy. They now decorate the office, our laptops, water bottles, and bags.

@Wisp1638 what was on the stickers?

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LostittoBostik · 15/02/2025 22:42

Umbrella, water bottle and decent quality notebook would all be welcomed by me.

olympicsrock · 15/02/2025 22:46

We have loved a multi charging cable shaped like a hand with company logo, travel cups and bamboo socks . What about a special iced biscuit from the biscuiteers? Small luxury item to delight ….

Misshollys · 15/02/2025 22:48

Trolley tokens on a keyring and logo tea towel are the most used gifts in our house.

TwentyTwentyFive · 15/02/2025 22:52

Honestly I don't for a second believe that these employees really wanted or enjoyed recieving a mug or pen with the company logo on it. If you're set on getting them a gift a £5 coffee voucher each would be about the only useful thing I could think of for that price point.

FofB · 15/02/2025 22:59

I'm a fan of a post-it note. And I have a very useful trolley coin keyring which I keep in my car.
And I was gifted a carabiner which is very handy
Mini torch? I've got one of those in the car

Orangeoranges42 · 15/02/2025 23:00

Power banks if poss. Or umbrella?! Like the huge golf good quality type that will be used

Justhere65 · 15/02/2025 23:03

Neveranynamesleft · 15/02/2025 22:25

Are you sure the pens and mugs that most people have a million of at home went down well ?? Please make a donation to a chosen charity on everyone's behalf.

I think it’s a nice idea … people can make their own donations to charity if they want to.

Dearover · 15/02/2025 23:04

I still use an ice scraper I collected about 15 years ago. Never bought anything from the business though, so the promo failed miserably

PaintDecisions · 15/02/2025 23:04

https://www.gopromotional.co.uk/branded-products/phantom-a5-lite-soft-touch-notebook

I use books like this for all work notes. Would be delighted with a free one!

This one includes a pen! https://www.gopromotional.co.uk/branded-products/noir-colourburst-a5-soft-feel-notebook-and-contour-pen