Event Gifting
Create A Lasting Impression With Event Gifting
Creating a lasting impression is vital when planning a successful event or conference. One way to achieve this is through corporate gifting. Carefully selected gifts add value to your event and leave a lasting impression on attendees.
Gifting Throughout The Event Life Cycle
Gifting can take your event or conference to another level by creating connections and nurturing leads through the entire event life cycle.
Providing personalised gifts to potential clients or delegates helps establish strong connections and fosters loyalty that lasts beyond the event itself.
Rather than leaving gifting to the point an event is over, our clients use gifting at various points leading up to, and post-event to deliver a solid ROI.
Pre-Event Gifting
Sending a personalised gift to attendees before an event can drastically reduce dropouts while generating a buzz and a sense of anticipation.
Recipients sharing social posts of their gift attracts even more attention to your event.
During The Event
Create branded gift packs containing swag and event merchandise that attendees want to keep. We focus on sustainable, quality products over throwaway plastic items, so less landfill and more chances for your brand to shine.
Combine your bespoke event gifts with our gift redemption page option to create a dedicated page for your event attendees to receive their swag without having to carry it around all day. Hand them a card with a QR Code, and we'll ship their event gift to them by courier.
After The Event
Continue to nurture your new relationship by following up with a thoughtful gift. Help reinforce their positive experience from your event and keep your brand at the top of their minds.
Our clients send personalised thank-you gifts and branded keepsakes along with an invitation and discount for their next event.
Build Awareness Without Compromising On Your Values
Promoting your event with branded gifts and merchandise like tote bags, pens, or water bottles can boost brand recognition and awareness among your attendees. Back in the days of cheap plastic products, this sadly also meant more non-recyclable waste eventually ending up in landfills.
We offer a limited range of branded products that are all high quality and made from durable sustainable materials such as bamboo or aluminium.
Need a choice of 300 different pens? We're not the company for you, but if you're happy with a curated selection of good, better, best then we've got you covered. Check out our range of ready-to-go branded gifts, or create your own gift using the gift builder.
While Also Doing Good
With each gift you sent, a donation is made on your behalf through our charity partners.
For bespoke gifts, you can choose provide one meal for every gift to someone in need through our network of local food banks and homelessness charities or contribute £1 to Mind, the mental health charity.
We include a letter or postcard in each gift to inform your recipients about the cause their gift has supported.
Event Gifting
We have a range gifts for your customers and clients that contain everything from healthy drinks and snacks, to wellbeing products and much more.
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Event Gifting FAQs
What is event gifting and how does it support the full event lifecycle?
Event gifting uses thoughtful, well-timed gifts to build connection before, during, and after an event. Rather than being a one-off gesture, gifting can be used to generate anticipation ahead of an event, enhance the on-day experience, and reinforce relationships long after it’s finished. When used across the full event lifecycle, gifting helps deepen engagement, nurture leads, and extend the impact of your event beyond the room.
What types of gifts work best for events?
The best event gifts are thoughtful, well-chosen, and inclusive for everyone. They reflect the event, while staying true to your brand and values. Practical details matter too. If you’re gifting during the event itself, ensure they’re simple to carry or deliver, feel appropriate for the setting and memorable enough to stand out. When done well, event gifts feel considered and purposeful, rather than like generic swag.
What types of events benefit most from corporate gifting?
Corporate gifting is most effective for events where you want to create a lasting impression or strengthen relationships. This includes conferences, client and partner events, company off-sites, product launches, networking occasions, and virtual or hybrid events. The key is choosing gifts that suit the event's purpose and feel appropriate for the audience, so they enhance the experience rather than distract from it.
When is the best time to gift for events?
The most effective event gifting happens before, during, and after the event - not just at the end.
Pre-event gifts build anticipation and commitment, on-the-day gifting enhances the experience, and post-event gifts help nurture leads and reinforce relationships. Using gifting at multiple points across the event journey delivers stronger engagement and a more measurable return on investment.
How can pre-event gifting improve attendance and engagement?
Sending a personalised gift before an event helps build excitement and reduces drop-outs. Pre-event gifts make attendees feel valued and invested, creating a sense of anticipation before the event even begins. Many teams also see increased visibility when recipients share their gifts on social media, helping generate buzz and attract wider attention to the event.
How does gift redemption work for events?
Gift redemption allows attendees to receive their event gift after the event, without carrying it around all day. Using a dedicated gift redemption page, attendees scan a QR code, enter their details, and have their gift delivered directly to them by courier. This creates a seamless experience while giving you a branded touchpoint that continues after the event ends.
How can post-event gifting help nurture leads and relationships?
Following up with a thoughtful gift after an event helps reinforce positive memories and continue the conversation. Many teams send personalised thank-you gifts or branded keepsakes to stay top of mind, often paired with an invitation or incentive for a future event. Post-event gifting turns a single interaction into an ongoing relationship.
How does event gifting help deliver better ROI?
Event gifting improves ROI by creating multiple meaningful touchpoints around a single event. Instead of relying on one moment of interaction, gifting supports connection, recall, and follow-up throughout the event lifecycle. Personalised gifts help establish stronger relationships, encourage loyalty, and keep your brand front of mind long after the event itself.
Can we fully brand event gifts to match our event theme and company branding?
Yes, event gifts can be fully branded to match your event theme and company identity. From branded packaging and colour palettes to personalised messaging and curated gift selections, every element can be tailored to reflect your brand and the purpose of the event. This ensures your gifts feel like a natural extension of the event experience, helping reinforce brand recognition and leave a lasting impression.
Do you offer eco-friendly and sustainable event gifting options?
Yes - sustainable and eco-friendly event gifting is a core part of our approach. We offer responsibly sourced products, locally made UK gifts, low-impact and plastic-free packaging, and options from social enterprises. Every gift also includes charitable giving, making it easy to align your event with your sustainability goals while creating a positive, values-led experience for attendees.
Are there minimum order quantities for event gifting?
No - there are no minimum order quantities for event gifting. Whether you’re planning a small client dinner or a large-scale conference, gifts can be ordered at the scale that suits your event. Our platform and fulfilment processes work efficiently across all order sizes.
Trusted by 1,000s of brands
"The overall feedback from colleagues was absolute appreciation at the quality of the gifts, but equally the ease at which our portal allowed them to make their choice and the very quick delivery."
"The team at WellBox were easy to contact suggested some very professional branding ideas while following our strict brand compliance guidelines to the t! I will not hesitate in using them again, and in fact, I look forward to it!"
"Great communication, delivered and met our expectations. Easy to upload our information."
"The packages all arrived
early or on time, and the clients all loved it. I think the addition of the charity donation is a really nice touch and important within the sector we're in."
Bringing The Gifting Experience Up-To-Date
Here are a few ways our customers use WellBox deliver happiness and make their business gifting memorable, unique and stress free.
Celebrating Milestones
Finding unique gifts for birthdays,
babies, and retirements becomes difficult as a business grows.
Send personalised gifts ad-hoc or automatically at planned dates, all from one initial upload. Choose the gift in advance, or let the recipient choose their own from a selection.
Addresses Guaranteed
With staff working remotely or hybrid, keeping track of their current, up-to-date address can be a challenge.
Our Gift Redemption pages eliminate the guesswork and ensure no more incorrect addresses.
Branded Gift Portals
Buying gifts for a lot of people that you don't really know is tough.
Our Gift portals let recipients select their preferred gift and provide their own address and dietary preferences, reducing the hassle of bulk gifting.
Closing More Deals
Account execs and sales pros use WellBox to make a lasting impression by standing out in all the digital noise.
Whether you send a £10 Costa card, a branded wellness hamper, or a £100 bottle of Veuve, we help you leave a memorable impression with your prospects.
Welcoming New Starters
HR professionals trust WellBox to send branded gifts to new starters before they join the team.
Provide a consistent experience for new hires regardless of whether they’re remote, in-person or hybrid and wow your new starter with sustainable branded merch.
Hitting CSR Goals
Both clients and staff are increasingly seeking businesses that share their values and support charitable causes.
Companies partner with WellBox to meet their CSR goals. Our gifts help you make a real, tangible social impact. and give back to those in need.
Building Brand Loyalty
Improve brand loyalty by
acknowledging and rewarding customers at every stage of their journey.
Customer success teams send gifts to clients who reach important milestones. Personalised, branded gifts celebrate their success and strengthens their connection to your brand, fostering long-term loyalty.
Warehousing Branded Inventory
Storing all of your branded merchandise in the office can be a liability when you need to send something quickly. We can warehouse and dispatch your inventory on its own or include it in our gifts to save time, cost and space.
Use our online portal to manage your order, check inventory levels and personalise gift messages prior to dispatching gifts.
Staying Compliant
Handing over sensitive customer or staff data is a scary proposition. Sleep easy knowing you’ll never have to share sensitive employee data with us.
We operate our own technology on our own dedicated server based in Manchester, UK which is ISO27001 certified, PCI-compliant and secured to UK government IL4 standards.
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