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 your local community – where their data really lives.
Partner with ThreadPoint Foundation to deliver imaginative, story-led workshops that demystify data centres, inspire future engineers, and create lasting community impact.
It’s like the outside… inside! - said 5 year old attendee
💡 Why Data Centres Partner With Us
🎓 Curriculum-Aligned Learning
Supports Computing, Science, PSHE, and AI learning objectives across Key Stages 1 and 2.
Children discover where “the cloud” and AI actually live through story, LEGO®, and guided reflection.
💜 Measurable CSR Impact
Move beyond abstract engagement metrics.
Workshops deliver clear outcomes: children reached, families engaged, STEM confidence gained.
You receive a comprehensive impact report with photos, testimonials, and ready-to-use CSR data.
📸 Professional Documentation
Professional photography, case studies, and social-ready content that showcase your commitment to education and community investment.
👩💼 Employee Engagement
Invite your team to participate as volunteer facilitators.
Staff gain fulfilment through community contribution while strengthening your employer brand and team culture.
🏫 Strategic Education Partnerships
Build lasting relationships with schools and libraries near your facilities.
Position your organization as a champion of accessible, inclusive STEM learning in your operational communities.
🔍 Community Relations
Help children – and their parents – understand what data centres do and why they matter.
Address curiosity proactively and transform local perception from concern to support.
✅ Proven Delivery Model
Delivered in partnership with local authorities and community venues. Featured in Data Centre Dynamics. 100% parent satisfaction rating.
Honestly? Before today, I thought 'the cloud' was actually… up there. Now we know it's real buildings with real people keeping it all running - Teacher Feedback
🧱 Partnership Models
1. On-Site Workshops at Your Data Centre
Immersive learning experiences delivered at your facility:
Viewing gallery or designated safe observation area
Story-led workshop introducing infrastructure concepts
Hands-on LEGO® activity: children build mini data centres
Professional photography and media content capture
Optional employee volunteer participation
Best for: Community open days, employee family events, facility launches
Capacity: 10–60 children per session (scalable to your space)
2. Community Venue Delivery
Workshops delivered in schools, libraries, or community centres near your sites.
Full facilitation, materials, and logistics handled by ThreadPoint. Your team can observe or participate as volunteers.
Best for: Ongoing CSR programs, grant-funded outreach, schools partnership development
Capacity: 15–30 children per session | Multiple sessions available
3. Annual Partnership Programs
Sustained community engagement over 12 months:
Monthly workshop delivery (8-10 sessions annually)
200+ children reached per year
Quarterly impact reports with photography and metrics
Employee volunteering coordination
Long-term brand association with local education
Best for: Data centres seeking strategic, sustained community impact and stakeholder relationship building
See It In Action
Images from our workshop (October 2025)
📊 Impact Metrics
Reach:
15–30 children per session
200+ children annually (partnership model)
300+ indirect beneficiaries (families, educators, community members)
Outcomes:
Improved public understanding of data centre operations
Increased STEM confidence and career awareness among participants
Strengthened local perception of your organization
Enhanced employee satisfaction and pride
Demonstrable curriculum-aligned educational value
Reporting:
Professional impact reports including participant numbers, demographic data, qualitative feedback, photography, and CSR narrative ready for annual reports and stakeholder communications.
🧠 Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
Understand where “the cloud” and AI physically exist
Learn how servers, cooling systems, and data storage work
Develop practical STEM skills through hands-on building
Build confidence discussing technology and infrastructure
Explore potential careers in technology and engineering
Connect digital tools they use daily to physical infrastructure
💰 Investment & Funding
Workshops can be funded through:
CSR or community investment budgets
Employee volunteering and engagement funds
Local authority or education grants (co-application support available)
Planning obligation contributions (Section 106 / Community Infrastructure Levy)
Flexible pricing and delivery models available. We work within your budget and reporting requirements.
📝 Safeguarding & Compliance
Yours duty of care obligations are fully supported.
All ThreadPoint facilitators are DBS-checked and experienced in educational settings.
We provide:
Public liability insurance documentation
Risk assessments for venue and site requirements
GDPR-compliant photography consent processes
Safeguarding policy (available on request)
About the Book.
Our workshops are built around Willowmina Williams’ published children’s book, which introduces data centres through the character of Fluffbit the Cloud.
The book provides the narrative framework that makes complex infrastructure concepts accessible to children aged 5-11.
Copies available for participants or bulk purchase for extended learning.
☁️ Partner With ThreadPoint
Limited availability for 2025–2026 delivery.
Let’s discuss how ThreadPoint can support your:
CSR and social value objectives
Employee engagement strategy
Community relations and stakeholder management
Education partnership development
Next Steps:
1️⃣ Schedule a 30-minute discovery call
2️⃣ Receive your tailored proposal
3️⃣ Simple agreement and delivery planning
4️⃣ We handle facilitation — you receive the impact
📧 hello@threadpoint.studio