Why Do we help?
Magenta prides itself in imbedding our company in the local community of our facilities. As part of this our facilities have been used for local events and networking. We pride ourselves on the fact that we offer free and heavily discounted storage units to charities in our local areas. Currently as a company, we provide over 15,000 Sqft of storage space worth £23,000 across our 5 stores to help support these charities in continuing to support in our community and beyond.
This support help enables charities and community projects continue to operate and help others. From a 100sqft unit storing children’s toys to help family’s celebrate Christmas to a massive 2000sqft of collective space designated to Cancer Research, where they store equipment, fundraising materials and marketing materials.
How do we help?
Magenta is committed to being a responsible business in making a positive contribution to the communities we operate in.
We do this by:
- Sponsoring local sports teams
- Actively engaging with local communities when we establish a new store
- Offering our facilities to host networking events
- Offering a free advertising space for charities and community groups within our stores
- Helping charities and communities by offering free or heavily discounted units
As a company Magenta has always aimed to support and work with local communities and businesses. This along with partnering with charities across the UK gives us real pride and has a positive impact on our business and companies who operate from our facilities.
Some examples of events we have hosted and attended are,
- Food fairs
- Music events
- Sports days
- Local markets
- Networking events
- Training days
- Remembrance Day collections
- Easter egg hunts
We believe we are a brand that all staff, businesses and customers can be proud of being associated with.
Making it personal.
Each of our facilities have full autonomy over who they believe are the best charities or companies to partner with locally and nationally. This means that we can support causes that are important to our staff, colleagues, customers and most importantly the local communities. This enables us to address issues specifically for people living in the communities where we are based.
We continuously monitor any free or discounted space occupied by charities. This ensures that any partnership is mutually beneficial and both companies are adhering to best practices and fit in with company policies and mission statements.
So if you are a local community group or charity that would like to know about our stores and how we can help you today, get in touch via contacting your local store.
4. Use Recycled Pallets
Recycled wooden pallets are a great way to keep boxes and items off of the ground in your storage unit. These are recyclable and easy to mend and reuse – and also renewable! Using recycled wooden pallets is much greener than plastic shelving – which is likely to cost you more money and be less strong.
It’s easy to find free pallets in your area using tools like facebook marketplace, as small businesses often get them with deliveries and need to get rid of them. When you’re done with your pallets, you can pass them on or break them down for firewood.
5. Choose a unit you don’t have to drive to
If you’re using your storage unit for document storage, or storing small and light items like clothes, you might not need to use your car every time you need to grab items or tuck them away. Of course you have to drive to and from the unit with larger goods, but if you mainly have to stock check and grab smaller items, can you also get there by bus or by walking? Check on a self storage company’s locations to see if they have a facility near you.
Here at Magenta Storage, we have locations across the Midlands and London and the south east of England, so that you can choose a location local to you. Contact us today on 0800 802 1360 to find out more about how we can help you.