The Marketing and Design Collective

23/02/2023

Last year we worked on a fantastic project with Watford Borough Council and Groundwork to encourage local residents to 'Rediscover the River Colne'.

Harnessing ideas from local residents and stakeholders at a public consultation meeting, our incredible street art partners brought the local flora and fauna to life in spray paint 🦉🌳


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02/02/2023

Embrace CVoC is the only national charity that is solely focused on supporting children and young people who have been the victims of serious crime and their immediate families.

Based in Peterborough, we're working with their team to secure funding for an exciting new project that will help put back some of the smiles that have been lost through trauma. ❤️🤗

If your business is looking for a new marketing initiative for 2023 that will raise your company profile and support a local charity, then get in touch to find out more.🧸 You can email us at [email protected] or you can email the Embrace team directly [email protected]👍

Supporting charities isn't all about money...
A few hours of volunteering or sharing a social post means the world 🌏

01/04/2022

Thank you to our amazing friends at the u3a UK and of course to the wonderful lady that is Lesley Nicol for putting together this fantastic article showcasing the incredible work of the Medical Detection Dogs👍

Published in the latest edition of Third Age Matters it showcases these incredible lifesaving dogs through Lesley’s journey as one of the charity’s ambassadors 🐕‍🦺🦮🐾

It’s been a joy bringing all of these people together to share this important story.😀

30/03/2022

A message from our founder…

For anyone that knows me or has met me in the past year, I may have mentioned a few times how frustrated I am with the imbalance that exists within the charity sector😂

Small charities find themselves in a vicious circle where they need to fundraise but they need fundraising money to be able to do the fundraising activity!!!! 🙈

In the background I’m currently working on an initiative that will hopefully address this imbalance in some small way but firstly I’d like to introduce one of the inspirational people that is motivating my journey…

I was introduced to the incredible Claire Harrison 3 or 4 months ago. This amazing lady had her own challenges as a scared parent dealing with our SEND system and she made the decision to channel those negative emotions into something positive so that other families didn’t go through the same feelings of isolation and helplessness. ’s Vision is actively supporting over 340 local families that have children with physical, learning and mental additional needs including autism and ADHD. From drop-in sessions, to a helpline and family days out Fifi’s Vision is a true lifeline.

Claire is looking for 6 businesses to sponsor their forthcoming golf day for £150 each. This small amount of money will have a huge impact so if there are any businesses in the Reading area that can help please contact Claire directly👍

16/03/2022

Our friends at Medical Detection Dogs were part of an incredible live demonstration at Crufts.🐕‍🦺

In case you missed it check out the video below, which features an interview from the charity’s CEO and Founder Claire Guest. Claire talks about her own personal journey and how her dog Daisy saved her life through early detection of breast cancer 👍

It's day 3 and Super Saturday at Crufts 2022! The Southern Golden Retriever Display Team return to Crufts, it's the flyball semi-finals and the International...

09/03/2022

We absolutely love this😍

It highlights the value in going retro in your marketing 👍

We’ve already watched it quite a few times today as it’s such a feel good track 🎸🎤

We predict that it won’t be long before a brand snaps it up for their campaign…

People just love reminiscing about their childhood and putting a load of 80s pin ups and icons in a single track is pure genius 🤩

https://youtu.be/ulJBJYie0l8

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17/02/2022

Between 4 and 6pm today we’re going to be at West Herts College co-hosting a public consultation with Watford Borough Council and Groundwork on an exciting street art project that will see local people rediscovering the beauty of the River Colne🏞🌳

If you’re in the area and would like to get involved register for a space on the link below 👇

https://lnkd.in/epPP8dwf

New underbridge street art installations are being planned at Waterfields Bridge and Oxhey Park, come have your say on their design!

24/12/2021

Twas the day before Christmas and all you could hear is the sound of Linda rustling in the leaves😂🦮

This beautiful, confident girl is the last in our series of amazing dogs that are working to save lives using just the power of their noses.❤️

We've clearly sparked some new conversations and have managed to wow people with the efforts of these superhero dogs and their trainers👍

We're continuing to support into 2022 so if you or your business are interested in getting involved in any campaigns, definitely get in touch.

In the meantime, we'd like to wish everyone a fantastic Christmas and a New Year full of potential 🎄

23/12/2021

THE PERFECT VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY💗

If you live near Milton Keynes, have a love of dogs and have some spare time - you could support Medical Detection Dogs by becoming a puppy socialiser👍🐕‍🦺🦮

CAN YOU...
✅Attend regular local puppy classes?
✅Be at home most of the day?
✅Follow positive dog training methods?
✅Regularly visit lots of different environments and use various forms of transport to socialise a puppy?
✅Be willing to support charity events?

DO YOU...
✅Have a secure, dog-friendly garden?
✅Have the time and stamina to manage an active puppy?
✅Have the ability to travel to weekly classes at the Centre or local area

Check out their website to find out more https://bit.ly/3E9WvOt

22/12/2021

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh moment alert😍

Check out these beautiful puppies that have recently joined the Medical Detection Dogs family 🦮

These little bundles of joy are growing fast by the day and are already starting to show their cheeky personalities💗.

Check out the charity's website to find out how you can support them in nurturing these little cuties to become fully trained Medical Detection Dogs - sniffing out diseases or alerting their clients of the onset of medical emergencies.

✅You could name a puppy
✅You could sponsor a puppy
✅Or if you live near Milton Keynes, you could volunteer to be a puppy socialiser👍

https://bit.ly/3FeN4i8

21/12/2021

In the run up to Christmas Day it's time to go for the cute factor with PUPPIES🐶😍

Introducing the gorgeous Indie who's enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of her first Christmas 🎄

With lots of training, love and nurturing, Indie will grow up to be one of the amazing Medical Detection Dogs saving lives using the power of her nose, 🐾

To sponsor Indie or one of her other puppy friends for as little as £5 per month, check out the website https://bit.ly/3sns455