The Great ANME Swag Blag

A unique initiative by the ANME...

The Great ANME Swag Blag helps exhibitors at educational exhibitions to offload surplus promotional items, which are then distributed to our members and their schools across the UK.

The Great ANME Swag Blag!

What is the Great ANME Swag Blag?


At various exhibitions we attend, the ANME introduces a unique and eco-friendly initiative: the Great ANME Swag Blag. This initiative is designed to help exhibitors at these events offload their leftover promotional items while also ensuring these items find a new, purposeful home in educational settings across the UK.

How Does it Work?

Spot us at the Exhibition
Keep an eye out for the ANME team with our distinctive Swag Blag swag bag on the final day of the event.
You may also be able to find us on a stand to drop off your items directly - but get in touch in case the bag's already full!

Contribute your Freebies
Drop your surplus promotional items into our Swag Blag swag bag. We're on the lookout for practical, useful items like pens, USB drives, novelty gadgets, notebooks etc.

Reaching the Right Hands
We then distribute these items at our termly meetings, ensuring they directly benefit educators and staff in schools, trusts, colleges, and universities.
The Rules:

Selective Paper Products

Quality of Quantity
Practical paper items such as notebooks and pads are welcome. Please avoid including brochures, flyers, or other paper-based promotional materials. We aim to collect items that are both useful and desirable in an educational setting.
Why Participate?

Ease for Exhibitors:

Direct Impact:

Eco-Friendly Approach:
Don't worry about taking surplus freebies back. We help you lighten your load in a convenient way. Your contributions reach educators and educational professionals directly, enhancing their resources. Together, we can reduce waste and support sustainability in the education sector.
Upcoming Exhibitions:

Bett 2024

Check out the EdTech Trail if you're exhibiting there too!

Got a Question or want to Coordinate a Drop-Off:

Before the Show:

For more details, or if you have specific questions, feel free to contact us here before the Exhibition

At the Show:

If you'd like to invite us to collect your surplus swag, arrange to drop it off with us, or have any questions, reach out to us on WhatsApp: wa.me/message/6QTLM5KS37OUP1

We're here to assist and ensure a smooth and beneficial experience for all involved.

Click here to download the Great ANME Swag Blag Flyer!

Join us in making a difference in the educational community with the Great ANME Swag Blag!

 

Testimonials from Members & Partners

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    Janet Cannell, Member

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    Ric Turner, Balshaws Church of England High School

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