Behind the Cloud:

Workshops for Data Centres & Tech Companies.


Where does your photo go when you save it to the cloud?

Make your CSR tangible. Show children and the local community where their data really lives.
Partner with ThreadPoint to deliver educational workshops that demystify data centres, inspire future engineers, and create lasting community impact.

Why Data Centres Partner With Us

TANGIBLE CSR IMPACT
Move beyond abstract community engagement. Our workshops deliver measurable outcomes: children reached, skills developed, families engaged. You'll receive impact reports with photos, testimonials,
and metrics for your CSR reporting.

BRAND VISIBILITY
Professional photography, case studies, and social media content showcasing your community commitment. Families and schools remember companies that invest in education.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Involve your team as volunteer facilitators or workshop supporters. Staff gain fulfillment from giving back, and you strengthen your employer brand.

EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS
Build relationships with schools and communities near your data centre. Position your organization as a champion of STEM education and digital literacy.

DEMYSTIFY YOUR INDUSTRY
Help children (and parents!) understand what data centres do and why they matter. Combat misconceptions and build public goodwill.

PROVEN MODEL
We've delivered successful pilot workshops with 100% parent satisfaction. Our approach has been featured in Data Centre Dynamics and BIM Corner.


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Partnership Models

1. ON-SITE WORKSHOPS AT YOUR DATA CENTRE

Bring children to your facility for an immersive experience:
- Site tour (viewing gallery or safe observation area)
- Workshop delivered on-site or in your community space
- Children see real servers, cooling systems, and infrastructure
- Then build their own mini data centres with LEGO
- Photo opportunities showcasing your community engagement

Perfect for: Open days, community events, employee family days


Capacity: Flexible (10-60 children depending on space)

2. COMMUNITY VENUE WORKSHOPS

We deliver workshops at local schools, libraries, or community
centres near your data centre:
• We handle all logistics and delivery
• Your branding acknowledged (if desired)
• Employee volunteers can participate
• Builds goodwill with local communities

Perfect for: Ongoing CSR programmes, grant-funded partnerships

Capacity: 15-30 children per session, multiple sessions possible

3. ONGOING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMMES

12-month partnerships delivering monthly workshops:
- Reach 200+ children per year
- Sustained community engagement
- Regular impact reporting and content creation
- Employee volunteering opportunities
- Long-term brand association with education

Perfect for: Established data centres seeking year-round community impact

What’s Included

See It In Action

Images from our workshop (October 2025)

 

CSR IMPACT YOU’LL ACHIEVE

QUANTIFIABLE OUTCOMES

Direct beneficiaries:
• 15-30 children per workshop
• 200+ children per year (12-month partnership)
• 300+ indirect beneficiaries (parents, families, educators)

Measurable impact:
• Increased understanding of data centres and digital infrastructure
• Improved STEM confidence among participants
• Enhanced community perception of your organization
• Employee satisfaction from volunteering

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EDUCATIONAL VALUE

Children will:
• Understand what data centres do and why they exist
• Learn about servers, cooling, cloud storage, and infrastructure
• Develop STEM skills through hands-on building
• Gain confidence in discussing technology
• Consider future careers in tech and engineering

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COMMUNITY GOODWILL

Your organization will be recognized for:
• Investing in local education
• Making STEM accessible to underserved communities
• Demystifying digital infrastructure
• Supporting families and schools
• Being a community champion

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CONTENT & VISIBILITY

You'll receive:
• Professional photos of workshop (for use in CSR materials)
• Video clips (if desired)
• Participant testimonials
• Social media content
• Case study write-up
• Press release template (if partnership announced)
• Logo placement on workshop materials (optional)

 

Safeguarding & Professional Standards

Schools and parents trust us because:

  • Enhanced DBS checks - All facilitators have enhanced DBS certificates and are experienced working with children, including SEND pupils

  • Safeguarding training - ThreadPoint team members have completed NSPCC safeguarding training and follow our comprehensive safeguarding policies.

  • Full insurance - We hold £5 million public liability insurance through Hiscox, plus professional indemnity cover

  • Risk assessments - Comprehensive risk assessments provided for every workshop and venue

  • SEND-inclusive - Our facilitators have experience supporting neurodiverse learners and children with additional needs

  • Curriculum-aligned - Workshops designed by educators with 15+ years experience in STEM education

    View Our Safeguarding Policy

 

About the Book.

Where the Internet Goes to Sleep is a gentle, read-aloud story designed for children aged 5–9. It introduces the idea of the cloud and data centres through curiosity, imagination, and warmth.

Created with neuroinclusion and accessibility in mind - printed in OpenDyslexic font and designed for SEND learners - this story anchors our educational approach, making invisible digital infrastructure feel human, magical, and real.


 

FUNDING OPTIONS
Many data centres fund workshops through:
- CSR budgets
- Community investment funds
- Employee volunteering budgets
- Grant match-funding (we can apply to community funders, you contribute matched amount)

We're flexible and can work within your budget parameters.


Ready To Make A Real Impact?

Limited spaces available for 2025-2026 programmes.


Let's discuss how a partnership with ThreadPoint can support your CSR goals, engage your employees, and build community goodwill.

Contact: hello@threadpoint.studio


NEXT STEPS:
1. Schedule a 30-minute discovery call
2. Receive a tailored partnership proposal
3. Simple agreement and planning process
4. We handle delivery — you enjoy the impact!

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