Our Community Impact
At Uwagboe’s Kitchen & Grill, community impact is approached with intention, responsibility, and accountability.
Beyond serving food, we recognise our role as a local business operating within a diverse city and community. From time to time, we support or deliver carefully planned initiatives that contribute to wellbeing, inclusion, and positive social engagement.
This section documents selected community activities associated with or supported by Uwagboe’s Kitchen & Grill. These events is published to provide transparency, demonstrate responsible delivery, and share learning from practical, community-led engagement.
2025 Children’s Christmas Party
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Why This Event Mattered
The 2025 Children’s Christmas Party was a free, community-led indoor event delivered on 20 December 2025 at Nelson Hall, Edinburgh. The event was created to offer a safe, inclusive, and joyful Christmas experience for children and families at a time of increased financial and emotional pressure.
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The Event at a Glance
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Event: 2025 Children’s Christmas Party
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Date: 20 December 2025
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Time: 12:00 – 16:00
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Venue: Nelson Hall, Edinburgh
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Format: Indoor, free entry
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Venue Capacity: 120 persons
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Delivery: Community-led initiative supported by Uwagboe’s Kitchen & Grill. The event took place entirely indoors and required no external public-space infrastructure.
What We Set Out to Do
The event was organised with the following aims:
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To provide free access to festive activities for children and families
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To promote child wellbeing and positive social interaction
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To support community cohesion during the Christmas period
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To deliver a calm, safe, and well-managed family event
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To demonstrate the ability of community-led initiatives to deliver responsibly
Who Took Part
Advance Interest
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118 individuals registered online in advance
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Registrations represented 43 families
On-Day Participation
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26 families attended via online check-in
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14 families registered on site
Confirmed Attendance
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40 Families
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56 Children
Attendance levels remained comfortably within the venue’s capacity. On-site registration ensured participation for families with limited access to digital platforms.
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How the Event Was Resourced
The event was delivered at modest cost and within budget.
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Funding was sourced entirely through community sponsorship and in-kind support
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No ticket income was generated
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No council funding, staffing, or operational services were required
Significant volunteer involvement contributed to cost efficiency and smooth delivery. The event demonstrates how proportionate funding and strong coordination can deliver meaningful community value.
Sustainability and Practical Considerations
Given the scale and nature of the event, sustainability measures were proportionate and appropriate:
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An indoor venue reduced environmental impact
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No temporary outdoor structures were used
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Existing venue facilities and equipment were utilised
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Waste generation was limited and managed through venue systems
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No additional transport demand was created
No measurable environmental impact beyond routine local travel was generated.
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Safety and Safeguarding
Child safety and participant wellbeing were prioritised throughout delivery. Safeguarding and risk management measures included:
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Continuous parental supervision of children
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Volunteers supporting activities without providing childcare
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Clear reporting routes for any concerns
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Controlled use of equipment such as the bouncy castle
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Full compliance with venue health and safety requirements
No incidents, injuries, or safeguarding concerns were reported.
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What We Heard
Feedback was gathered informally through observation and conversations with attendees:
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Parents expressed appreciation for free access and calm organisation
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Children remained actively engaged throughout the programme
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Volunteers reported clear roles and manageable workloads
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Sponsors expressed satisfaction with the quality of delivery
No complaints were received.
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