Visual Print and Design raises charity money at open evening

Nearly 50 businesses attended the event
Nearly 50 businesses attended the event

Visual Print and Design held its first open evening since the pandemic last week to showcase its expanding range of services and raise money for charity.

Last month, the business invited customers and associates to its Lincoln office to give them the opportunity to see their production facilities and design studio, listen to live music, enjoy food and drink, and raise money for YMCA Lincolnshire.

Nearly 50 businesses came along for the evening and helped to raise £275 for the charity thanks to donations by local organisations including Lincoln Minster School, Lincolnshire Showground, and the British Hamper Company for its raffle.

The company said it held the event to highlight its growth over the last three years and showcase its new services. Visitors were given a tour of its production facilities and were able to take home a gift that had been printed on-site.

Rachael Hunt, head of marketing and business development, said: “The last time we had an open evening was over three years ago to celebrate our 10th birthday so it seemed like the perfect time to do it again.

“We’ve changed so much in the last couple of years to help service our expanding customer base and it was great to be able to showcase this to both new and existing customers.”

Scott McGinn, fundraising and income manager at YMCA Lincolnshire, added: “Thank you to the team at Visual Print and Design for supporting YMCA Lincolnshire. It really means a lot to us, and it will assist us in making a difference for those most in need.

“The raffle raised an incredible £275 for YMCA Lincolnshire’s vital work across the county. We really could not do what we do – supporting Lincolnshire’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged people to reach their potential – without support like this.”

Visual Print and Design also has an office in Scotland and offers services including marketing material, corporate stationery, publications, direct mail, large-format print, and promotional merchandise.

Earlier this year the business was admitted into membership of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody Group Scheme.