Heart of Kent Hospice branded illustration featuring colourful Elmer elephants celebrating 30 years of caring together.

Heart of Kent Hospice

Elmer’s Big Heart of Kent Parade souvenir guide book with colourful Elmer elephant illustrations on the cover.
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant storytelling session, with a presenter reading to children beside a colourful Elmer sculpture at a Heart of Kent Hospice children’s event.

Heart of Kent Hospice

Proud Official Creative Partner of Elmer’s Big Heart of Kent Parade

Giving back and building community spirit are two core values here at Geo, so we jumped at the opportunity to be the official Creative Partner of Elmer’s Big Heart of Kent Parade. In support of Heart of Kent Hospice, the 2 month-long event, was the culmination of a 2-year partnership.

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Illustrated fold-out walking map held in hands, showing a detailed town map with heritage, river and nature walk routes in a colourful branded layout.
Elmer the Elephant–themed branded car wrapped in colourful patchwork for the Heart of Kent Hospice Elmer’s Big Heart of Kent Parade, with charity supporters celebrating.
Elmer the Elephant branded event cards with colourful patchwork design, promoting a charity design selection event in partnership with Heart of Kent Hospice.

Celebrating the hospice

The event saw 51 fantastic painted Elmer sculptures form of a free art trail around Maidstone town centre. The sculptures were designed by local artists. Following the completion of the trail, all 51 sculptures were sold and a community-wide auction, raising an impressive £312,750 for the hospice.

Elmer’s Big Heart of Kent Parade raffle poster promoting a chance to win a small Elmer elephant sculpture in support of Heart of Kent Hospice.
GeoBrand team pictured with a colourful Elmer elephant sculpture supporting the Heart of Kent Hospice partnership.

Supporting the parade

Throughout our time supporting the event we provided design and creative support for all assets, trail maps, brochures, auction booklets and signage for both the build-up and during the event.

Elmer’s Big Heart of Kent Parade impact stats showing £7m+ economic impact, 61% multi-day visitors, 10,377 trail app downloads and 10,000+ trail maps distributed.

Leaving a lasting legacy

Following the completion of the trail, all 51 sculptures were sold and a community-wide auction. A staggering £312,750 was raised for the Hospice when the large Elmers were auctioned. The eager and enthusiastic crowd, including some telephone and proxy bidders, also drew interest from overseas with two Elmers finding their forever homes in Spain and America.

Chegworth Valley Elmer Apple Juice packaging with colourful Elmer elephant design, Heart of Kent Hospice charity partnership, and bottled juice on a blue background.
Two people holding Chegworth Valley Elmer apple juice bottles supporting the Heart of Kent Hospice partnership.
Schoolchildren posing with a colourful Elmer elephant sculpture supporting the Heart of Kent Hospice partnership.