Community Change - Charity initiative announced

At Pink Self Storage, we are excited to reveal our 2025 charity campaign which gives back to the communities we work in - the ‘Community Change’ initiative.  This new programme that launches in Spring 2025, is designed to support and give back to local not-for-profit projects that make a meaningful difference to the local area and across the UK.

Kick-starting in South Wales, the Community Change programme provides an incredible opportunity for charities, community groups, and good causes in the area to receive an award of up to £1,000. Whether your cause needs funding to renovate a communal space, purchase new equipment, or expand a valuable service, this could provide the financial boost you need to take your invaluable work to the next level.

This is an exceptional opportunity for South Wales organisations to receive funding and exposure. Not only will the winner and runners-up also get a financial boost, but they will also gain visibility through our social media channels, allowing them to connect with new supporters and potential donors through publicity and exposure.

How to enter

If you have set up, work for or represent a not-for-profit organisation, then getting involved in the Community Change project is easy. Here’s how to apply:

1. Self-nominate: Charities, community groups, and other good causes in South Wales can self-nominate by emailing their details to community@pinkstorage.co.uk.

Be sure to include:

o  Yours and your organisation's name and contact details

o  A brief description of the project or initiative

o  An explanation of how the funding will positively impact the community

The next stages

Shortlist: After the submission deadline of Tuesday, April 22nd, Pink Storage will review all entries and select three finalists. The finalists will be announced on Pink Storage’s social media platforms, where the public will have the chance to vote for their most worthy cause.

Voting stage: Each finalist will receive a custom-designed logo from Pink Storage to use across their website, social media, and email footers, helping to encourage votes. The one with the largest number of votes on the closing date will receive the top funding.

The prizes

• Winner's prize: £1,000
• Two runners-up: £200 each

Why it matters

Scott Evans, Managing Director of Pink Storage, explains the motivation behind the campaign: “We believe in supporting and giving back to the local communities we work in. As a South Wales self-storage company that began here, it was natural to start our Community Change initiative in this area.

“This a fantastic opportunity for local groups in South Wales to quickly gain visibility, rally community support, and secure funding for their important projects. We look forward to hearing more about the vital work being achieved around us and helping grassroots organisations continue their incredible work.”

Other regions across the UK will be announced later this year, expanding the opportunity for even more people to benefit.

We look forward to receiving your entries. Good luck!

Terms & conditions

Before entering, participants are encouraged to review the terms and conditions, below.

General

• The Pink Storage Community Change Competition (“Competition”) is organised by Pink Storage Ltd (“Organiser”)
• By entering, participants agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
• The Competition is open to registered charities, community groups, non profit organisations, and other good causes located in South Wales
• Applicants must be 18 years or older and have the legal authority to apply on behalf of their organisation
• Employees of Pink Storage, their immediate families, and affiliated agencies are not eligible to enter

How to enter

• Eligible organisations must self-nominate by submitting an entry via email before 22nd April 2025

  Entries must include:

o  Organisation's name and contact details

o  Brief description of the project or initiative

o  Explanation of how the funding will positively impact the community

o  Only one entry per organisation is allowed

Selection and voting process

• After the entry period closes, Pink Storage will review all submissions and select three (3) finalists based on:

o  Community impact

o  Feasibility and sustainability of the project

• The three finalists will be announced on Pink Storage's social media channels after the closing date, where the public can vote for the winner by liking their favourite
• Voting will be open for a specified period (dates to be confirmed)
• The finalist with the most votes at the end of the voting period will be declared the winner

Prize and conditions

• The winning organisation will receive a financial gift of £1,000 with the runners up receiving £200 each
• The prize is non-transferable and must be used solely for the proposed project or initiative outlined in the competition entry
• The winner agrees to provide a brief follow-up report or statement detailing how the funds were used
• The winner and finalists grant Pink Storage permission to use their organisation’s name, logo, and project details in promotional and press materials

Disqualification and limitations

• Pink Storage reserves the right to disqualify entries that:

o  Contain false or misleading information

o  Do not comply with these terms and conditions

o  Represent inappropriate or unethical activities

• Pink Storage reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the competition at any time if circumstances beyond its control arise

Privacy and data protection

• Personal data provided by entrants will be processed in accordance with GDPR and will only be used for the purpose of administering the competition
• Contact details will not be shared with third parties without consent

General

• The Organiser’s decision regarding all aspects of the Competition is final and no correspondence will be entered into
• By entering, participants confirm that they have obtained any necessary approvals from their organisation to take part