Brief

For the sixth consecutive year, Story Events partnered with JustGiving, the premier fundraising platform, to bring the 2024 GoCardless JustGiving Awards to life. Following the success of last year’s event, the Roundhouse was chosen once again as the ideal venue, allowing us to build on the previous year, while creating a fresh, unforgettable experience. For 2024, the goal was to elevate the event even further, ensuring it was the most memorable yet for everyone in attendance. This year’s approach was carefully customised across production, design, branding, content, and entertainment to deliver a night that was as inspiring as it was visually spectacular.

A primary objective was to craft an exceptional atmosphere that celebrated 21 remarkable finalists and their inspiring fundraising efforts.

Delivery

Returning to the Roundhouse provided the opportunity to collaborate with our trusted suppliers on a more refined production and design strategy. We embraced a cosmic-inspired theme, with an enormous glittering disco ball taking centre stage and enhancing the room’s ambiance. A purple and red lighting design framed the custom stage set, glowing orb table centres added to the room’s design, and an interactive photoscene with branded cubes complete with images of finalists provided a standout photo experience.

Story Events partnered with White Light on the stage set and technical production. We installed a large LED screen to showcase films featuring each finalist and displayed live social media feeds to engage attendees throughout the evening. Our dedicated stage management team ensured a seamless program from start to finish.

For entertainment, the renowned LDN Showband returned to deliver live music transitions throughout the award ceremony and later performed a high-energy set to end the night with an unforgettable party. Moving Venue Caterers provided a delightful three-course dinner that guests enjoyed between award presentations.

We handled celebrity bookings for the evening, coordinating directly with agents and talent teams. Rylan Clarke kept the energy high throughout the evening as the evening’s host, and the awards were presented by the likes of Adele Roberts, Sunetra Sarker, Ellie Simmonds and and Rickie Haywood-Williams, who each brought their unique charm to the stage.

Two red-carpet step-and-repeat photo backdrops were set up for media and guest photos, giving everyone the chance to feel like a VIP. Once the final award was handed out, Rylan closed the evening with applause for the finalists and winners, before inviting guests onto the dance floor to celebrate.

Result

The client was thrilled with the event’s success, sharing, “There really is nobody else I would trust with the brief, because you nail it every time. No problem is too big for you to handle, no worry is too small for you and the team to care.” We feel honoured to have contributed to such an impactful event and are proud to continue this meaningful partnership.

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