Case Study: Supporting the Launch of TREE Foundation at Dyrham Park
How Corsham Print Delivered Museum Quality Event Printing for a Historic Charity Launch
Bringing History to Life Through Professional Print Services
When the Trust for Records of Enslavement and Emancipation (TREE Foundation) approached us to support their official launch event at the historic Dyrham Park, we knew this was more than just another print job. This was an opportunity to help tell an important story – one that would preserve history, educate communities, and create lasting impact.
The Challenge: High-Stakes Heritage Event Printing
TREE Foundation needed a comprehensive suite of printed materials for their launch event, materials that would:
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- Reflect the gravitas and importance of their mission to preserve slavery-era records
- Create a professional, cohesive brand presence with museum-quality presentation standards
- Support their educational objectives for schools and community groups
- Stand up to scrutiny from heritage professionals, National Trust partners, and the public
- Be delivered on time for a high-profile charity launch event
With original slavery-era documents being displayed publicly for the first time, every detail mattered.
Our Solution: Full-Service Event Print and Design
Working closely with TREE Foundation founder Matt Johnston and his team, we delivered a complete package of materials that brought their vision to life:
Professional Name Badges for Events
Durable, high-quality name badges for guests, speakers, and partners—ensuring smooth event flow and professional networking opportunities.
Pull Up Banners and Exhibition Displays
Eye-catching, informative banners that communicated TREE’s mission at a glance: Preservation, Digitisation, Education. These exhibition banners served as visual anchors throughout the venue, reinforcing brand identity and key messages.
Business Cards for Networking
Premium business cards designed for maximum impact, essential tools for building partnerships and expanding TREE’s reach beyond launch day.
Educational Materials and Resource Packs
Thoughtfully designed education packs that made complex historical content accessible and engaging. These materials support TREE’s core mission of bringing slavery-era records into schools and communities and are now being trialled by schools in Bath and regularly downloaded by home educators and museums nationwide.
Charity Donation Cards
Professionally printed donation cards that made it easy for supporters to contribute to TREE’s important work – turning event enthusiasm into tangible financial support.
Custom Timeline Panels for Exhibitions
Bespoke timeline panels that provided historical context and helped visitors understand the significance of the documents on display. These exhibition panels received extensive positive feedback from visitors and heritage partners, transforming the space into an immersive educational experience.
The Result: A Successful Charity Launch Event
The launch event at Dyrham Park was a resounding success. TREE Foundation officially became a registered charity (CIO, Charity Number 1215170) on the very day of its launch – a fitting milestone for an organisation dedicated to preserving and sharing vital historical records.
Our Event Printing Services Delivered:
- Enhanced visitor experience with museum-quality presentation materials
- Active educational resources are now used by schools, home educators, and museums
- Effective networking tools that facilitated partnership building
- Donation generation through professionally printed materials
- Strong visual brand identity for the new charity
- Ready-to-display exhibition that TREE is now programming through to 2027
Client Testimonial
Matt Johnston, Founder – TREE Foundation:
“Corsham Print completely understood the tone we wanted for TREE’s launch, keeping everything clean, professional, and historically grounded. Their attention to detail and ability to turn ideas into high-quality printed materials, from banners and exhibition panels to education packs and presentation folders, gave the entire launch a real museum-quality feel.
We had heritage partners, National Trust staff and educators commenting on how well-presented and accessible everything was.”
Matt also shared: “The design and prints you produced made a huge difference to the overall feel of the event, and the panels in particular received a lot of positive feedback from visitors and partners. What you’ve done is help build a support wrap around a nationally important collection, which has made the material far more accessible to the public and given us a ready-to-display exhibition.”
Why Choose Corsham Print for Your Event?
At Corsham Print, we’re proud to support organisations making a real difference in our community and beyond. TREE Foundation’s work, preserving records of enslavement and emancipation, digitising historical documents, and making them accessible to schools and the public, aligns perfectly with our values of sustainability, education, and community impact.
Our Event Printing Capabilities:
- Comprehensive print solutions from design to finished products, all under one roof
- Fast turnaround times for time-sensitive events and launches
- Museum-quality materials that meet heritage sector standards
- Support for charities and nonprofits using our 45+ years of printing experience
- Long-term partnership approach, creating materials that serve beyond single events
- Collaborative design process, working closely with clients to realise their vision
Beyond the Launch: Lasting Impact
The impact of our event printing services for TREE Foundation extends far beyond launch day:
- Education packs are being trialled by schools in Bath and downloaded by home educators and museums across the UK
- Exhibition materials are supporting a programming schedule through to 2027
- Timeline panels and banners have created a ready-to-display exhibition, making a nationally important collection accessible to the public
We’re proud to be partners in building a support wrap around this vital historical collection.
Our Commitment to Heritage and Education Printing
TREE Foundation joins a growing list of heritage, education, and community organisations we’re proud to support – including Bath Preservation Trust, Civic Societies, Jamie’s Farm, and educational institutions across the South West.
Whether you’re launching a charity, hosting an exhibition, or organising a community event, we understand that your printed materials aren’t just products – they’re tools for change, education, and connection.
Ready to Plan Your Event Printing?
If you’re planning an event, launching an initiative, or need comprehensive print solutions that make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Corsham Print Today:
- Call us to discuss your project requirements
- Visit us on Leafiled Industrial Estate, Corsham, SN13 9SW, we love to show off what we can do.
From concept to delivery, we’re here to help you tell your story – sustainably, professionally, and with the personal service that comes from 45+ years of printing experience.
Corsham Print Ltd is part of an FSC-certified group serving businesses, charities, and public sector organisations across Wiltshire and the South West. We specialise in sustainable printing, design services, exhibition signage, and comprehensive event support.
Related Services:
- Exhibition and display printing
- Charity and nonprofit printing services
- Educational materials and resource packs
- Event banners and signage
- Professional business cards
- Custom timeline and information panels
