Little Makers Charity Build
Build and decorate wooden toys as a team, then donate them to children who need them.
About
Little Makers Charity Build turns your team into a small toy company with a big purpose. Each team receives a mixed box of wooden parts and a set of 3D plans showing a range of toy designs, and has to work out how to turn them into well-made children’s toys.
Planning comes first. Teams identify the components, map out the flow of work, give every person a clear job and set up their own production line. Each toy has to pass a quality check before it moves on to be painted and decorated.
In the second phase, teams design simple, educational games that make the most of the toys they have built, then present them to the whole group in a relaxed finale.
Every toy and game is then donated to a local children’s charity, school or home, so the work the team does together leaves something real behind.
Learning outcomes
Little Makers Charity Build shows, in a very practical way, how good planning pays off. Teams quickly discover that splitting a job into clear roles and a steady workflow gets far better results than everyone building at once.
The quality check at every step reminds people that standards are a shared responsibility, not one person's job. When a toy fails the check, teams have to communicate, adjust and fix the problem without stopping the whole line.
Designing the games adds a creative layer and asks teams to think about the end user: the children who will actually play with what they have made.
Knowing that everything will be donated gives the day a real sense of purpose. Participants leave proud of what they built together, and with a fresh view of how teamwork and giving back can go hand in hand.
Program flow
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Briefing and planning
Teams open their box of wooden parts, study the 3D plans and agree who will handle each stage of the production line.
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Build and quality check
Teams assemble their toys step by step, and every toy must pass a quality check before it moves on.
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Decorate
Teams paint and decorate each toy, adding colour and character so it is ready for a child to enjoy.
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Design the games
Teams invent simple, educational games that make the most of the toys they have built, ready to show the group.
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Showcase and donation
Each team presents its games in a relaxed finale, then all toys and games are donated to a local children's charity, school or home.
What is included
Included
- Facilitation by experienced hosts
- Wooden toy kits and 3D build plans
- Paints and decorating supplies
- Game design materials
- Coordination of the donation to a local children's charity, school or home
Not included
- Venue rental
- Catering and refreshments
- Audio-visual equipment
- Transportation to and from the venue
- Printing of personalised materials
Frequently asked questions
How many people can take part?
Groups from 10 to 500 guests can take part, working in smaller teams.
Is this a competitive or collaborative format?
It is collaborative, with every team working towards a shared goal.
Do we need any building or craft skills?
No. The 3D plans show each toy design, and teams share the work so everyone can contribute.
Can this be run indoors or outdoors?
It is designed for indoor venues, such as a meeting room or function space with room for teams to work.
What happens to the finished toys?
All toys and games are donated to a local children's charity, school or home.
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