Last Friday, Wild Thang celebrated our annual Christmas Jumper Day with the team, this is our opportunity to get into the festive spirit and say a big, big thank you to the whole Wild Thang team for their commitment and dedication in helping us achieve so much in 2022, even with the financial challenges we have continued to make fantastic progress as a team and company, our Liverpool Chamber of Commerce Business Of The Year Award really did top it off.
Wild Thang team getting into the festive spirit
Our fun filled day included a raffle, best Christmas Jumper competition, and surprise treats for the whole team including incredibly tasty pies from Home Baked Bakery which is a Community Owned Bakery in Anfield, Liverpool #MoreThanAPie, a festive mince pie from Costa Coffee and as we are merchandise experts, we also provided a high quality personalised mug as our festive gift for every staff member.
Wild Thang team enjoyed the gift of giving back & some festive treats
Christmas is the time when we can all make a difference which is why this year for our festive themed Christmas Jumper Day, we raised money for the John Haynes Foundation which is very close to Wild Thang’s heart, with our team having known John before his passing both personally and professionally.
Carrie and Louise holding the oversized £400 cheque
The Foundation itself is focused on delivering professional coaching and mentoring, helping individuals build resilience so they can realise their own potential and ‘Fly With The Eagles’. Our raffle and best Chrimbo Jumper competition raised a total of £400, we’d like to thank our generous staff for contributing and helping make these donations possible, you’re the best.
Our final little bit of Christmas cheer was to encourage our team to donate food items to help those less fortunate so this year we deliver to the St Vincent De Paul Church Food Bank just before we finish for our festive shutdown.
A very Merry Christmas to everyone who has supported Wild Thang in 2022
Big thank you to everyone who has supported Wild Thang over the past year, wishing all our Clients, Suppliers, Colleagues, Family and Friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the whole team.
If you want to know a little more about our commitment to CSR, the John Haynes Foundation, Home Baked or have a requirement for any one of our products or services please don’t hesitate to get in touch by simply clicking on one of the links.
Wild Thang are very proud to announce our support towards the iconic site, Strawberry Field.
The tourist attraction is owned by the Salvation Army, which they use the profits from the visitor experience to keep the gates open permanently and to support Steps at Strawberry Field, a set of initiatives for people with disabilities or other employment challenges. Of course, this is such a fantastic cause, and we are very happy that we can help.
STRAWBERRY FIELD
In September 2019, Strawberry Field, the famous location immortalised by John Lennon in the Beatles song "Strawberry Fields Forever," first welcomed visitors via its recognisable red gates.
Through their exhibition, you can learn about the history of the iconic site; including stories from the former children’s home and about how John came to write the famous song. The site now serves a unique addition to Beatles tourism.
The site holds an interactive visitor exhibition, a café, a shop, and quiet garden places for spiritual reflection.
Entry to the cafe, shop and gardens is free. If you would like to purchase tickets to their visitor experience, they can be booked in advance by following the link at the bottom of our page.
THE WORK OF STRAWBERRY FIELD
The site is home to Steps to Work programme for young adults with learning challenges and other hurdles to employment.
All proceeds from the exhibition, café and shop go towards supporting the Steps at Strawberry Field programmes, which cater to those who face obstacles to employment such as learning disabilities. There is more information if you follow the link at the bottom of the page.
WILD THANG SUPPORTS STRAWBERRY FIELD MOUNT TOUBKAL TREK
We are proud to announce that we will be donating branded hoodies for their Mount Toubkal Trek on the 3rd – 7th August 2022 free of charge. Lesley from Strawberry Field came for the full Wild Thang tour and we were able to hear about all the amazing work Strawberry Field do. Lesley had actually been completing her regular training in line for the trek taking place in August that morning, this team means business!
They are aiming to raise £2500 each for the Strawberry Field’s Step to Work Programme.
It costs £10,000 for one trainee to go through the Steps to Work programme; and with all of your support, the fantastic team at Strawberry Field can continue the work they do to help more and more people achieve their dreams of paid employment.
MOUNT TOUBKAL
This once in a lifetime adventure will allow the trekkers to take on the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and summit its highest peak - Mount Toubkal.
All of us at Wild Thang wish the team good luck on their fundraising and the trek they will be completing in August.
If you would like to find out more about how you can support their fundraiser you can click on the link below.
MOUNT TOUBKAL TREK TEAM 2022 HOODIE
STRAWBERRY FIELD IN ACTION
Please don't forget, if you have any printed clothing requirements please do not hesitate to get in touch. Our team of experts are ready to help, with expert advice and knowledge.
As Pride Month ends, we are changing our logo from rainbow back to our original Wild Thang colours. We thought it was incredibly important to reflect on some of the fantastic campaigns, support we have offered and engagement we have been involved in over the entire pride month. So we have made it our official finale and to show are true commitment to the LGBTQ+ community by announcing that we are incredibly proud to officially announce that we will be category award sponsors at the North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards 2022 which will take place on Friday 21st October 2022 at The Titanic Hotel, Liverpool.
WILD THANG ARE A PROUD CATEGORY AWARD SPONSOR AT THE NORTH WEST LGBTQ+ BUSINESS AWARDS 2022
The North West LGBTQ+ Business Awards this year will be a chance to recognise the incredible accomplishments of LGBTQ+ people working in business and commerce in our area after a year that has been extraordinarily challenging due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Wild Thang will be one of the proud category award sponsors, which will be revealed closer to the time. As a company, we promote equality and celebrate diversity and tolerance amongst colleagues. We know The LGBTQ+ community contributes enormously to the economy of the North West of England thanks to the creativity, ingenuity and resilience of its members.
The LGBTQ+ Business Awards will take place on Friday 21st October 2022 at The Titanic Hotel, Liverpool.
You can find out more about the event by visiting the link below.
WILD THANG PRIDE 2022 LOGO
Here is an overall insight of what Wild Thang are proud to have been involved in over the Pride Month.
At the start of June we kick started our pride month by adapting our logo to the bright pride colours to celebrate diversity, tolerance, awareness and celebration of the positive impact the LGBTQ+ community has on our society!
We have clear internal policies and as part of our Wild Thang Way company mission that promotes and celebrates every area of society, placing equality central to everything we do as a company. This is something signed and agreed on when joining the company.
WILD THANG PROVIDES PRIDE INSPIRATION
We then went on to create a campaign range of created a range branded, clothing, merchandise and print product options that could really bring the Pride awareness and support to life to inspire companies and organisation’s to get involved for all the right reasons.
WILD THANG PRIDE 2022 BRANDING IN ACTION
We took the opportunity to make our first Tik Tok video with the fantastic pride merchandise we brought together.
We are proud to support the work NYCHYL are doing with Rainbow Toffees on their new limited edition best seller t-shirt.
The limited edition t-shirt comes with a signed post card by Neville Southall, a proud patron of the Rainbow Toffees in a presentation box.
Wild Thang have donated the 20 t-shirts for the fantastic launch, enabling all profits to go towards the wonderful work carried out by the Rainbow Toffees.
BRANDING IN ACTION: LUCID GAMES LTD.
LUCID GAMES INCORPORATING THE NEW PRIDE COLOURS WITHIN THEIR BRANDED MERCHANDISE
Wild Thang produced the lanyards and t-shirts to form part of a colourful care package that Lucid used to share with their teams.
Lucid shared these fantastic images on their social platforms to show support towards the LGBTQ+ community and to reinforce their commitment to providing a welcome environment for all.
PRIDE IN LIVERPOOL 2022
Although Pride Month is over, the support and celebrations take place throughout the year. This is just a reminder that this year’s Pride in the Liverpool City Region is taking place on Saturday 30th July.
What an exciting time for this year’s Pride celebrations this June! We are post-covid and can finally celebrate restriction-free across the UK and around the world! This year marks a special date, as it is the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march in the UK in 1972.
We use the month of June to honour the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, that changed gay rights for many people not only just in America but also worldwide! It is a moment to reflect on the progress made towards equality but also to remember those who fought for LGBTQ+ communities rights and acknowledge the progress to continue.
This year we will see, the famous Pride parades and celebrations back throughout June but also throughout the year. It is an opportunity to bring people together by celebrating diversity, freedom and inclusivity.
PREVIOUS PRIDE EVENTS WE HAVE SUPPLIED MERCHANDISE FOR
It truly does fill us all with pride at Wild Thang being involved in so many of the events over the last couple of years, and as mentioned before we are excited to see everyone back in action again this year.
PREMIER LEAGUE'S PARTNERSHIP WITH STONEWALL - 'RAINBOW LACES'
As you will spot in our selection of products, we have offered a fantastic pair of rainbow laces. These laces can be altered and personalised however you like, including patterns and logos. We were inspired by the fantastic campaign The Premier League have continued throught the last several years. You can find out more by clicking the link at the bottom of the blog piece.
JAKE DANIELS, THE FIRST ENGLISH PRO FOOTBALLER TO COME OUT AS GAY SINCE 1990
On the topic of football and the fantastic work The Premier League are doing in the support of the LGBTQ+ community, this year Jake Daniels the 17 year old Blackpool forward has ended the decades of silence within the male football community in consideration to the LGBTQ+ community. In an interview he had explained that he is ready to act as a role model for others in the game after deciding this is the right time to be himself, free and confident within his identity. You can find out more about his story by clicking the link at the bottom of the blog piece.
WILD THANG'S LOGO FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE
We have adapted our logo to the bright pride colours for the month of June to celebrate diversity, tolerance, awareness and celebration of the positive impact the LGBTQ+community has on our society!
We have clear internal policies and as part of our Wild Thang Way company mission that promotes and celebrates every area of society, placing equality central to everything we do as a company. This is something signed and agreed on when joining the company.
OUR EXPERTS CAN HELP YOU GET PRIDE READY
Here at Wild Thang our experts can help you get Pride ready when considering all your merchandising needs. So why not take a look at a range of products our team have brought together.
SLIMLINE POWERBANK
Ultra slim power bank designed for convenience and large branding possibilities. The Slimline Power Bank has a capacity of 1800 mAh, capable of providing a full single charge to various phone modelsand comes complete with an integrated Mico SD-USB cable.
Based on 500 with full colour print £4.50 each.
RAINBOW TIE-DYE HOODIE
Add this classic tie-dye hoodie to your wardrobe and stand out where ever you go. It is available in 3 exciting colourways and made in a regular fit.
Based on 100 with 1 colour print £27.50 each OR based on 500 with 1 colour print £26.50 each.
ONE COLOUR COMFORT CUT HOODIE
Based on 100 with 1 colour print £11.00 each.
*FREE SET UP IF ORDERED BEFORE 30TH JUNE 2022*
TIE-DYE T-SHIRT
Stand out from the crowd wearing our rainbow tie-dye shirt. It features a double-needle stitched neckline and comes in a range of vibrant colours that make this T unique.
Based on 100 with 1 colour print £9.95 each OR based on 500 with 1 colour print £9.25 each.
PROMOTIONAL ONE COLOUR T-SHIRT
White T-Shirt: Based on 100 with 1 colour print £3.50 each.
Black T-Shirt: Based on 100 with 1 colour print £4.00 each.
*FREE SET UP IF ORDERED BEFORE 30TH JUNE 2022*
RAINBOW MOLE NOTEBOOK
A5 PU notebook with vibrant rainbow design! Includes 80 lined pages, pen loop and elastic closure.
Based on 500 with debossing or foil blocking £3.75 each.
RAINBOW SWIRLY POP
A fruity flavoured Rainbow 50g lolly pop, branded with a full colour domed label.
Based on 500 with full colour label £1.45 each.
ECO BAMBOO SOCKS
Eco socks made from knitted bamboo fibres (80%), polyamide (15%) and lycra (5%). Including knitted, customised design. The socks are attached to each other with a cardboard label. This can also be given your own full-colour design. This allows you to design your own socks, fitting your house style and requirements perfectly.
Based on 500 with full colour custom design all over socks and printed header £5.85 each.
SKY 650ML TRITAN WATER BOTTLE
The clear Sky water bottle is made of Eastman Tritan™ making this bottle BPA-free, light, durable and impact-resistant. The bottle is single-walled and holds 650 ml of liquid, and it fits in the side pocket of most backpacks, as well as in most car cup holders. The twist-on lid ensures easy opening and closing, and has a built-in carrying handle. Eastman Tritan™
Based on 500 with full colour 360 wrap print £4.25 each OR based on 500 with 1 colour screen round print £3.25 each.
*Alternative print specs available at a lower cost, which would include a smaller branding area and spot colour print*
RAINBOW SHOE LACES
A pair of polyester shoe laces printed full colour all over. Custom Made - therefore allowing you to create any design including adding any logos to these laces.
Based on 500 with full colour print £1.25 each set of laces.
BOWCAST SHOPPER
Natural coloured 6oz cotton shopper with bright rainbow striped handles.
Based on 500 with full colour print £3.35 each OR based on 500 with 1 colour print £1.85 each.
WILD THANG'S PRIDE PACK OF 2022
Click on the link below to view our range of products, which can be personalised and branded however you like! If you still have not found what you are looking for, then simply get in touch for expert branded clothing, merchandise and print advice.
St. Hilda’s Church of England High School is located in Sefton Park in Liverpool, where approximately 40 members of staff participated in fundraising over £10 000 for a fantastic charity called Sunflowers Liverpool. Wild Thang are proud to have been able to give them a special discounted rate, free setups and provide that free design service to support this great initiative.
SUNFLOWERS LIVERPOOL BASED IN DINGLE, LIVERPOOL
1 in 2 of us are affected by cancer in some sort of way, so you can understand why a charity like Sunflowers is so important for our community. The charity is a unique support service to help individuals and families affected by a cancer diagnosis or other life changing illnesses in the Merseyside region. All their services are delivered by a qualified team, specialised and experienced in helping people coping with long-term illness.
TEAM ST. HILDAS IN ACTION EN-ROUTE TO WALES
The staff of St. Hilda’s started their challenge bright and early at 5:45am, where they followed a planned route in small relay teams from the school all the way to Wales, and then to top it off they finished with a celebratory walk up Moel Famau!
ST HILDA’S IN THEIR BRANDED HOODIES
As you can see for yourselves, they are all kitted out in some high quality hoodies branded in house by our print experts that we were told gained lots of attraction during the day. Those around spotted the teams while on their travels and many donated to the cause, collecting up to a whopping £400!
GAYLE SHOWING OFF THE EYE-CATCHING DESIGN
Team Wild Thang are very proud to have been the suppliers of these branded hoodies but to top it off our talented design team were praised for their skills as they had designed the eye-catching logo spotted on the front.
ST. HILDA’S TEAM AT THE TOP OF MOEL FAMAU
Hoodies have been found to be a popular choice in branded clothing recently, and as you can see, the team looked great! If you have any printed clothing requirements please do not hesitate to get in touch. Our team of experts are ready to help, with expert advice and knowledge.
ST. HILDA'S LIVERPOOL TO WALES RELAY TEAM HOODIES DESIGNED AND BRANDED BY OUR WILD THANG EXPERTS
St. Hilda’s Just Giving Page is still live and you can have a look by visiting one of the links below.
Wild Thang are proud to support BTR Road Runners who organise and stage the Medal Muddle 5K events. The event returned in April after an enforced break, which took place on the Wirral in Hoylake.
This year round, the profits from the event on the 23rd of April went towards the Ukrainian Emergency Appeal.
If you did not already know, BTR Road Runners found that there were always surplus t-shirts and medals at the end of races. These would then accumulate and either be thrown out or donated to good causes. Now these surplus items are repurposed, rebranded and then presented to all those that take part in the race.
Not only are the events raising funds for great causes, but also the idea behind the Medal Muddle 5K is truly a great tackle on sustainability and resource management within the race category.
How could Team Wild Thang not want to get involved?
We take you behind the scenes with our Screen Print experts, displaying the free rebranding we provided for the t-shirts used on the day also see below link that highlights all are fascinating branding capabilities we provide at world class Wild Thang.
As an organisation, we are committed to supporting and encouraging others to create a sustainable future, so we will be continuing to support this great and innovative initiative now and in the future.
BTR are a fantastic company the support the running community by organising and delivering world class race events & BTR Road Runners are holding their second Medal Muddle event on Wednesday 13 July, which you can find out more by clicking the link below.
Please remember if you do have any requirement for branded t-shirts or merchandise, simply get in touch as our team are here ready to help with expert advice.
On the 22nd April it was World Earth Day, which this year is themed around investing in our planet. It is one of our big commitments as a company to promote more sustainable product choices and to encourage others to consider the long-term effect of our choices. We personally want a World Earth Year 2022 and our own commitment to long-term sustainability is reinforced by our clear ethical and green trading policies, ISO14001 and Sedex accreditations.
Investing internally with the fitting of electric charging points in our car park and a number of electric vehicles already in our fleet, we have LED auto switch off lights throughout WT HQ. This, along with recycling facilities throughout the building, are just a few of the steps we are making with the aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
Here at Wild Thang our experts can help you make the more sustainable choice when considering all your merchandising needs and all our research is pointing towards the consumer wanting a more eco choice. So we have brought together a number of featured products that are eco-minded, so why not take a closer look.
BAMBOO CHARGING CABLE
Bamboo three-in-one charging cable with standard USB, micro USB, USB C, and lightning plug.
Based on 500 with laser engraving to 1 position £3.44 each
LENA REUSABLE STAINLESS STEEL STRAW SET
Two 21.5 cm stainless steel straws, two silicone tips, a straw brush, and a cotton pouch. Straws are suitable for cold drinks and are dishwasher safe. Stainless Steel.
Based on 500 with transfer print on pouch to 1 position £3.67 each
ECO MIDI JELLY BEAN FACTORY POT
Midi plastic free eco pot, filled with Jelly Bean Factory jellybeans. Branded with a full colour paper wrap. These pots are made from plant based materials rather than plastic. Once enjoyed they can be disposed of in commercial food waste recycling to compost.
Based on 500 with full colour label £1.82 each
BAMBOO BALLPEN AND STYLUS
Bamboo ballpen and stylus in one, blue ink. The rubber tip is suitable for capacitive screens. The holder is made of bamboo, the tip and clip are plastic. The clip functions as the push button and doubles as a smart phone stand.
Based on 500 with 1 colour print to 1 position in line with the clip £0.84 each
FRISIAN GLASS BOTTLE WITH BAMBOO LID
Glass bottle with bamboo lid. Capacity: 650ml. Keep a water bottle with you during the day to stay hydrated and healthy. The wooden bamboo lid gives this bottle a natural look and makes it stand out more than regular glass bottles. Leak free. Bamboo is a natural product; there may be slight variations in colour and size per item, which can affect the final decoration outcome.
Based on 500 laser engraved to 1 position £3.65 each
100% ORGANIC COTTON T-SHIRTS
Solid colours are 100% organic cotton. Marl colours 60% cotton and 40% polyester. 32's cotton count. Retail fashion fit. Soft-feel finish. Ribbed crew neck. Chain stitch detailing on shoulders and around back of neck. Twin-needle stitched on hem and cuffs. Self-coloured neck size label.
Based on 500 with 1 colour screen print 1 position £6.15 each
*FREE SET UP IF ORDERED BEFORE 31st MAY 2022*
Why not treat your staff to the perfect goody box or eco bag pack in any combination containing sustainable / eco-friendly products and essential products to be used in the office, at home or on the go. If you have a requirement, we are more than happy to organise a quote and visual of how it could look. Why not take a look at our CSR environment policy as we are fully committed to creating a sustainable future, it truly is the Wild Thang Way.
If you have an interest in any of the listed products simply get in touch, this is literally the environmental tip of the iceberg, to view the full range click on the link. Full range of innovative environmentally orientated products or have a question or query simply get in touch.
Wild Thang's heart goes out to all those affected by what is happening in Ukraine at the moment.
We believe everyone should do what they can to help, big or small. This is why, as a team we are proud to have sponsored and supplied the T-shirts for our friends Batala Mersey who have Drummed for Ukraine, raising over £5K to support the Ukrainian people, which is simply fantastic. Batala Mersey is an upbeat and energetic community drumming group bringing the rhythms of Afro-Brazilian samba!
BATALA T-SHIRT WORN BY ONE OF THE DRUMMERS
We have also supported Sharon and her friends by sponsoring their hoodies for their 21 mile walk that happened this month raising a whopping £2287 for the refugees fleeing the country, and for those left behind. The Just Giving page is still live, see link below to donate.
SPONSORED WALKERS FOR UKRAINE HOODY PRODUCED
Please remember if you have a requirement for branded T-shirts or hoodies, our team are here ready to help with expert advice.
SHARON & FRIENDS WHO ARE RAISING MONEY FOR UKRAINE
To find out more about Batala Mersey and make a donation to Sharon’s 21 Mile walk for Ukraine, or want to get in touch with Wild Thang, simply click on the below links
Wild Thangs senior team took part in the Ambassador of Hope plus training with Chasing the Stigma who are a national mental health charity that is committed to normalising mental health. We know the importance of raising awareness around mental health and wellbeing so our senior team is now better equipped and more confident than ever to support our wider team in the best possible way.
AMBASSADOR OF HOPE + TRAINING CERTIFICATE
Wild Thang managing director Andrew Dwerryhouse commented: “We know over he last few years it has been super tough for our team and their families dealing with all the pandemic challenges, but we also know that everyone will be touched by mental health concerns in their lifetime at some point. I have personally been through some very low times and seen first-hand how difficult it can be dealing with these issues both in business and personally.
RACHEL COOGAN CHASING THE STIGMA LEFT DEANNE WALSH AMBASSADOR OF HOPE TRAINER RIGHT
So we decided as a company that there was never a better time to embrace and to try our best to normalise the mental health conversations within Wild Thang. It’s great to be able to support a charity that is doing some amazing work in this area but just as importantly to get the in-depth training that would make a positive impact for the long term.
CHASING THE STIGMA PROMOTIONL MATERIAL AND POSTERS
I have met the founder of the charity Jake Mills and his story is an inspiration, it really gives hope to anyone suffering from mental health issues that there is always light at the end of the tunnel no matter how low someone maybe feeling. Always remember there are people that can help and support you which can be signposted through the fantastic Hub of Hope database.
DEANNE WALSH TRAINER & WILD THANG SENIOR TEAM WHO PARTICPATED IN THE TRAINING
We are really proud of how our senior team embraced the training in an open and honest way, talking about their own personal or families challenges. The Ambassador of Hope training plus we received from Chasing the Stigma was fantastic, big thanks to the trainer who delivered really insightful and in-depth helpful advice that really has given us the tools to be better equipped to support not only our wider team but also family and friends from a mental health and wellbeing perspective It really is the Wild Thang Way.”
To find out more about Chasing the Stigma and their Hub of Hope, or want to get in touch with Wild Thang, simply click on the below links
Wild Thang are excited and very proud to be official Pub Of The Year category award sponsor at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards, to be held on the 10th of March 2022 at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral celebrating the very best of Liverpool City Region's visitor & hospitality sectors.
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