Colleague Box opens ‘Smile Factory’ to businesses

The founders of a gifting company are inviting people to its Derby residence for business meetings, birthday celebrations and corporate gatherings.

Set up by the entrepreneurial couple during the pandemic, Natalie and Adam Bamford, create bespoke gift boxes for a wide range of local and national organisations such as Ward Recycling, delivery company DPD and the University of Lincoln.

The Smile Factory, which serves as the headquarters for the acclaimed Colleague Box, can now be rented out.

Inside the “Smile Factory’s” 4,500 sq ft warehouse, you’ll find Colleague Box’s latest addition – a teepee tent hideaway that can accommodate up to 15 guests. 

Colleague Box has previously hosted events at its city centre headquarters, including a talk by former Derby County and Denmark international footballer, Jacob Laursen.

Natalie Bamford, founder of Colleague Box, said: “We have exciting plans to open up our space not only for corporate events and parties, but for community groups, too.

 “The Smile Factory is a huge space and boasts a fully-stocked bar, special offers on food and drink and our show-stopper; a six-metre bell tent that can also be hired out for private hire at the weekend, along with our mobile bar.”