Every Business has the Power to Change the World for the Better and Give Back to Charity
We work with organisations that want to do more than just bring their teams together – they want to give back. Our clients range from SMEs to Blue Chip organisations. But they all have one thing in common – they use o3e’s portfolio of charity-focused team building challenges to support their events across the globe and donate tangible items to local charities, creating a lasting social impact.
We transform team building into life-changing experiences. We strongly believe that team-building events should not only bring teams closer together but also make a real difference in the world. We enable businesses to give back to the community while building a sense of connection, purpose, and teamwork among employees. Every event is crafted to leave a lasting impact – both on your team and in the lives of those you help.
Other events companies offer charity team building options, as well as ordinary team building activities like clay pigeon shooting or go-karting. But what makes us different is social purpose. Charity team building is all we do, and that’s what makes us experts in the field. Every single event we offer benefits real people and changes lives.
We Believe In
1. Purpose-Driven Experiences
We design every event with intention, ensuring that each activity not only engages participants but also creates a positive, lasting effect on everyone involved.
3. Community Focus
We believe that successful companies are those that invest in the world around them. Our events are structured to benefit local communities and the people they serve.
2. Integrity and Transparency
Trust and honesty are at the core of everything we do. We’re committed to maintaining clear and open communication with our clients and the charities we support.
4. Continuous Improvement
We listen to our charities and clients to ensure we’re constantly developing new activities that are impactful, memorable and beneficial to all involved.
How it All Started
O3e was founded on a simple idea: that team-building events should go beyond just building team spirit – they should have a lasting, positive impact. Our founder, Peter Lindsay, was an experienced Event Director prior to forming o3e. He found that while many organisations wanted to engage in meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, they struggled to integrate them with effective team engagement and inclusion. Shaping o3e gave him an opportunity to bring companies and communities together, creating events that blend purpose and philanthropy with business objectives and team bonding.
Our first Charity Bike Build in 2011 – with our first client, an investment bank – was a transformative moment. 34 bikes were made and delivered to the Leaside Trust charity in East London, marking the start of our journey to become a leading provider of CSR-focussed team building experiences.
Where We Are Now
Our clients, big and small, use our portfolio of charity-focused team-building challenges to support community causes locally, nationally, and internationally. We now hold over 100 events each year, with more than 50,000 participants who have collectively helped donate over £2.5 million worth of equipment.
We never do anything for the sake of it. Instead, we develop our events with input from our charity partners and our clients to ensure the maximum impact for participants and charity recipients.
Certified as a B Corporation, we’re proud to join a growing group of companies redefining business success by going beyond profit to make a positive impact on society and the environment.
``i was asked by the company i worked for at the time to try out a new event, i call it 'the polystyrene moment’. i was asked to carve and paint 3 blocks of polystyrene to make a totem pole to reflect their organisational values! i still find it hard to believe that someone had thought that this was a good use of time and resources. needless to say i resigned and created o3e.``
– Peter Lindsay, Founder
How We Make Impactful Events Happen
Creating a CSR-focused team-building event is a collaborative process. Here’s how it works:
- Understanding Your Goals
We start by learning about your organisation, your team, and what you hope to achieve. Whether it’s strengthening team bonds, fulfilling a particular objective or supporting a specific cause, we tailor our approach to meet your needs.
- Designing the Event
Once we know your objectives, our team gets to work designing an event that aligns with your goals and our mission to create true social value. We collaborate with local charities and carefully select activities that will have a positive impact.
- Event Preparation
In the lead-up to the event, our team handles every detail - from managing the event logistics to coordinating with charity partners. We ensure that everything is set for a smooth, engaging and impactful experience.
- Bringing It All Together
On the day of the event, our team is on-site to facilitate, ensuring that your team can focus on connecting, giving back, and having fun. We handle everything, so you can enjoy the experience alongside your team.
- Measuring Impact
After the event, we provide you with a summary of the impact your team has made, directly from the charity you’re supporting. This allows you to share your CSR story and celebrate the difference you’ve helped create.
Meet the team
Peter Lindsay
Founder & DirectorPeter founded o3e with a commitment to creating impactful, CSR-focused events. He leads the team with a focus on innovation, empathy, and integrity. In his spare time you may find him out at sea helping people with disabilities get out on the water, and during the football season, at an Arsenal game.
Georgina Klovig-Skelton
Director of Kindness, B Corp and CharitiesPassionate about social impact, Georgina maintains our B Corp certification, connects o3e with charities and helps tailor our events to maximise positive outcomes for communities. At the weekend, you might find her in the studio song-writing or on the sunny Brighton beach with friends!
Rachael Forsyth
Head of GrowthRachael’s goal is to maximise o3e’s exposure, connecting businesses with impactful charity team-building experiences to help them meet their business objectives. In her spare time, you'll find her playing boardgames, paddleboarding at the beach or watching a crime drama with her cat, Elton.
Vincent Earle
Account ManagerVincent is passionate about collaboration, connection and communication. When he's not trying to come up with new ideas and solutions, you might find him playing in a band or tinkering with guitars.
Tim Johnson
Senior Team LeaderTim has been leading the crew at our events for many years, ensuring client objectives are met, all participants feel included and everybody has fun. When he's not leading o3e events, you'll find him helping people as a certified Buteyko & Oxygen Advantage instructor, wellbeing coach, tai chi and qigong teacher.
Paula Craven
Senior Team LeaderPaula is one of our most experienced Team Leaders and has run every type of event we offer many times over! Her excellent organisational and people skills make her a great facilitator and leader. When she's not running events, you'll find her on the golf course practicing (and perfecting) her swing.