Make a Difference This Christmas with Meaningful Team Building Activities

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The holiday season is a time when everyone is in the spirit to do good and give back. This is a great chance for organisations to step up their corporate social responsibility and involve employees in initiatives that make a real difference. Our corporate team building activities combine charitable causes with fun and engaging experiences, making them the perfect choice for an office Christmas party or end-of-year get-together.

Check out our 10 most popular Christmas team building activities to make this year’s event truly memorable, impactful and uplifting.

1. Sleep Pods for the Homeless

During the winter, those facing homelessness are especially vulnerable to the harsh weather and cold temperatures. With our Sleep Pods for the Homeless charity team building event, your team will be building specialised sleep pods, offering emergency shelter for those in need.

The event is designed to bring your team together through engaging and fun challenges to earn the materials for constructing the sleep pods. There’s a bit of friendly competition but the overall goal is shared, inspiring everyone to give their best. Our expert event management team will guide you through every step as teams create these essential shelters.

It’s a fantastic way to make a direct impact on the community while having a unique, memorable experience with your team. You can opt for this as a standalone activity or combine it with your Christmas work party. We’re fully mobile and can bring this Christmas team building activity to you. Contact us now for a free, custom proposal!

Charity team building participants inside sleep pod smiling

2. Charity Bake Off

Sweet treats are a highlight of the Christmas season, but not everyone is lucky enough to enjoy them. In our Charity Bake Off team building event, we bring a fully equipped mobile kitchen and a Michelin Star-trained chef to your venue. Together with your team, you’ll bake delicious Christmas desserts that will be distributed to homeless charities on the same day.

From festive cupcakes and gingerbread men to mince pies and Christmas puddings, you’ll bake mouthwatering goodies for a great cause. Our event team will ensure the highest hygiene standards so that the treats are safe to donate, and of course, you’ll get to taste-test your creations to guarantee they’re delicious – definitively one of the best parts of the event!

With a meaningful cause at heart, you’ll also pick up amazing baking skills from a professional pastry chef while enjoying a fun, collaborative experience with your team, complete with a dash of friendly competition.

If this sounds like the perfect Christmas team building idea for your team, get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal.

team building participants in baking challenge guided by pastry chef

3. Charity Bike Build

At some point in your childhood, you probably dreamed of getting a bicycle as the ultimate Christmas gift. Unfortunately, many children around the world can’t afford such a luxury. With our Charity Bike Build corporate team building event, you’ll have the opportunity to make that dream come true for kids in need. You’ll build bicycles from scratch, which we’ll then deliver to our partner charity for distribution to children both in the UK and abroad.

On the day of the event, we bring all the materials and our on-site event management team to your location. Participants engage in fun team building challenges to earn the bike parts. While your group is split into teams for a touch of friendly competition, collaboration is key as everyone works towards the shared goal of building the bicycles.

At the end of this Christmas team building event, you’ll get to decorate your bike and add a personalised Christmas message for its future rider. Our team will collect the bikes and keep you updated on when they reach their recipients. Contact us today for a free, custom proposal!

Large group of people presenting their bikes in charity bike build event for team building

4. Operation Supply Drop

Remember those school days when you put together shoebox packages to send to charity before Christmas? Our Operation Supply Drop Christmas team building event takes that concept to the next level, with an army-themed challenge where your team’s mission is to assemble care packages for local charities.

In this event, teams compete head-to-head to earn funds through a series of exciting challenges. From memory games and skill tests to survival tasks and precision exercises, you’ll need to work together and think creatively. As you progress through each challenge, your funds grow, allowing you to assemble the care packages.

In the final mission, teams must accurately identify the drop point to ensure the charity packages reach their destination. GOTO Events will then deliver these care packages to the nominated charity, ensuring they are distributed to those in need in your local community before Christmas.

Contact us today to request a free, custom proposal in under 45 minutes.

GOTO Events holding care package for charity after team building event

5. Charity Gift of the Gab

Christmas shopping is one of the most exciting parts of the festive season, especially when you imagine the joy on someone’s face as they open their gift. In our Charity Gift of the Gab corporate Christmas event, you and your team will embark on a mission to scour the shops and find items from a pre-prepared list, all of which will be donated to charity.

Before the event, we work closely with local charities to create a list of essential items they need to support their beneficiaries. On the day, your group will be divided into teams, each armed with a list and a budget. Using your negotiation skills and the gift of the gab, your goal is to find as many items as possible at the best prices.

Teams will compete to see who can source the most items, but everyone shares the same goal – knowing that every purchase will make a difference in the lives of those in need.

Contact us today to request a free, custom proposal!

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6. Putt for a Purpose

Mini-golf is a popular choice for many organisations’ Christmas work do. But what if you could add a charitable twist that will make the experience more rewarding for your employees and will create a meaningful impact on your local community?

In our Putt for a Purpose charity team building event, your group will be divided into teams, each tasked with creating a mini-golf hole using food bank items like cereal boxes, cans, jars and even shampoo bottles. Teams will need to get creative to design a hole that’s both functional and fun.

Once all the holes are built, the excitement continues as teams compete in the mini-golf course, putting their unique creations to the test.

But the impact doesn’t stop there! After the event, our GOTO Events team will dismantle the course and all the items will be delivered to the nominated charity, helping those in need in your community this festive season.

Request a free, bespoke proposal with costs and other unique Christmas team building ideas.

Putt for a Purpose mini golf kit for charity team building

7. Paws for a Cause

For our charity team building events, we collaborate not only with charities that support people but also with animal shelters and sanctuaries. Supporting animals is a meaningful cause to focus on at Christmas, especially when charities can experience greater demand for their services over this period.

In our Paws for a Cause charity team building event, teams take on fun challenges to earn building materials for creating essential animal equipment. Expect plenty of laughs as teams compete in light-hearted challenges. Guided by an expert facilitator, each team is assigned a worktable and tools like hand saws, measurement equipment and power drills to bring their project to life. Whether it’s a special feeder, a piece of furniture or agility toys, each item is specifically designed to benefit a particular animal species at the charity you’re supporting.

After the Christmas team building event, all the equipment is delivered to the animal charity, where it will be installed to improve the animal’s environment. Get in touch today to get a personalised proposal with costs and other unique ideas!

team participating in charity team building event building furniture for animals in shelter with drills

8. Birdhouse Workshop

With sustainability gaining more attention, why not give your employees the chance to get hands-on this Christmas in an eco-friendly workshop where they can build beautiful birdhouses? These little wooden creations make the perfect keepsake to take them home hang in your gardens come early spring, or as a handmade gift to leave under the Christmas tree.

Teams will engage in fun activities, learning about the environment, bird conservation and everything they need to know about the birdhouses they’re constructing. Guided by an expert facilitator, participants will work together, using their DIY skills and creativity to build and decorate unique birdhouses. No prior experience is needed, making it a great opportunity for anyone to try their hand at DIY.

Our Birdhouse Workshop Christmas team building activity is an excellent way to boost your corporate social responsibility by educating your team on environmental stewardship and contributing directly to bird conservation efforts. Contact us today for costs and more eco-friendly team building ideas!

man drilling birdhouse in sustainability workshop

9. Bee Hotel Workshop

One of our most popular sustainability workshops for Christmas team building, the Bee Hotel offers your team a unique opportunity to contribute to bee conservation efforts in a hands-on way.

Participants will engage in fun team building games while learning about sustainability and the importance of pollinators. Guided by expert facilitators, teams will collaborate to build one-of-a-kind bee hotels using wood and bamboo straws. They’ll get hands-on with building tools, sharpening their DIY skills and using their creativity to craft bee hotels with unique patterns and designs.

The Bee Hotel Workshop is a fully mobile Christmas team building event, meaning we bring all the necessary equipment and our professional event management team to your location, anywhere in the UK. The setup is flexible and suitable for various spaces, whether it’s your office or a rented indoor venue. Contact us today to speak with one of our expert event managers!

two people holding bee hotels in team building workshop

10. Living Wall Workshop

A living wall installation for your office would make a truly unique and memorable Christmas gift for your employees, transforming your indoor space and improving air quality. But why not take it a step further by involving your team in the creation of this amazing installation?

Our Living Wall Workshop is an engaging Christmas team building activity where your team collaborates to create an impressive living wall. We’ll bring everything needed to your location, including a variety of plants and foliage. Our expert facilitator will guide your team through the process, explaining how living walls work while everyone gets hands-on, arranging the plants into a unique design.

Once the wall is complete, we’ll handle the installation so your team can enjoy the results right away. The living wall requires minimal upkeep, making it ideal for busy teams that want to bring a touch of nature indoors for everyone to enjoy. Contact us today to learn more and request a free, custom proposal.

Large green living wall in office conference room

Looking for Christmas party entertainment activities that make a difference?

We offer unique and engaging charity team building events and sustainability workshops that provide the perfect Christmas experience for your employees. Contact us today for a free, bespoke proposal in 45 minutes.

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FAQs

How can I make a difference through Christmas team building activities?

You can make a difference this Christmas by selecting corporate team building activities that blend fun and teamwork with meaningful charitable causes. We offer a range of hands-on Christmas team building events that make a real impact, such as constructing emergency shelters for those in need, building bikes for children, assembling care packages, creating items for animal charities and supporting environmental initiatives like crafting birdhouses and bee hotels. By engaging in these activities, your team will not only strengthen their connections but also contribute to the community, creating a positive impact during the holiday season.

What are the best corporate team building activities for Christmas?

The best team building activities for Christmas are those that combine festive fun with opportunities to make a positive impact. We offer a diverse selection of charity team building events and sustainability workshops, perfectly suited for the holiday season.

Where can I host a Christmas team building event?

You can host your chosen Christmas team building event at any venue you prefer across the UK. Our events are fully mobile, so we bring everything you need directly to you, including all materials and a professional event team. If you don't have a venue, don’t worry - we offer a free venue-finding service and can secure a location within 15 minutes of your office.

Are Christmas team building events suitable for large groups?

Yes, our Christmas team building events are well-suited for large groups, with the capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 participants, depending on the event. We’ll also assist in finding the perfect venue to match your needs for a successful large-scale Christmas office party.

Are Christmas team building events suitable for small groups?

Yes, our Christmas team building events are suitable for small groups of at least 5 participants. Whether you have a small team or a larger group, we can tailor the event to fit your needs and ensure a memorable corporate Christmas party.