Deli Dividends – The Party Pledge 🎉
Less waste 🌍 • Less rushing to the shops ⏱️ • Better gifts 🎁
The Party Pledge is a simple add-on to the Deli Dividends community platform.
It gives parents an easier way to organise children’s birthday parties with less waste, less stress, and one meaningful group gift instead of lots of individual presents.
Parents can still organise everything through their usual class or friendship WhatsApp groups — the Party Pledge page simply helps handle RSVPs and optional gift contributions in one place.
The Party Pledge
The Party Pledge helps parents simplify children’s birthday parties with three simple ideas:
🎁 One Group Gift
Instead of buying separate presents, parents can contribute towards one meaningful gift the birthday child really wants.
🌍 No Plastic Party Bags
We skip the usual party bags filled with sweets and plastic toys that often end up in the bin.
⏱ Less Stress for Parents
No rushing to the shops, wrapping presents, or worrying about what to buy — just bring your child and enjoy the party.
The result: less clutter, less waste, and a better gift.
Why use the Party Pledge page?
Parents could organise this themselves in WhatsApp — but the Party Pledge page makes it much easier.
• No awkward money conversations
• No chasing payments
• Contributions are private
• Simple RSVP and contribution in one place
• No keeping lists or tracking payments
A simple page that handles the practical bits for you.
How It Works 🎉
Parents usually organise parties within small friendship groups or class WhatsApp chats.
The Party Pledge simply fits into that.
Parents Chat
Parents organise the party in their usual WhatsApp or class group.
Agree the Pledge
No plastic party bags and no individual presents.
RSVP Online
Parents use the Party Pledge page to RSVP and join the pledge.
One Group Gift
Optional contributions combine to buy one great gift the child really wants.
How the Money Works
Parents who would like to join the pledge can add a small contribution
(many groups choose around £10).
All contributions are collected together so the host parent can easily see the total amount available for the group gift.
When the party arrives, the host parent can:
• Use the total to buy the group gift
• Withdraw the funds to their bank account (a small payment processing fee may apply)
• Transfer the value into their Deli Dividends balance to spend locally on things such party food or cakes.
The result is a simple system where:
WhatsApp handles the conversation.
Party Pledge handles the organisation.
Supporting Your School Community 🎪
As a thank you for families using the Party Pledge, Fredricks Deli adds an extra contribution towards local school fundraising prizes.
Each time a Party Pledge is used, Fredricks contributes to a prize fund that supports school fetes, Christmas bazaars and PTA events.
Over time, this helps increase the value of raffle prizes available to schools in our local community.
So every Party Pledge helps:
🎁 Reduce party waste
⏱ Save parents time
🎪 Support your school community
It’s a small way for us to give something back to the schools and families that support Deli Dividends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can people see how much I contribute?
No. Contributions are private.
Only the total amount collected is visible.
Do I have to contribute?
No. Contributions are completely optional.
Joining the party is what matters most.
What if someone still wants to bring a present?
That’s absolutely fine.
The pledge simply offers an easier alternative for parents who prefer it.
Who controls the money?
The host parent receives the contributions and uses them to purchase the group gift.
What if more money is collected than expected?
The host parent can:
• Choose a larger gift
• Save the remainder in their Deli Dividends balance
• Withdraw the funds
What if I’m not already using Deli Dividends?
You can join and create a Party Pledge page in under a minute.
Ready to Try the Party Pledge? 🎉
Creating a Party Pledge page is quick and simple.
It takes about 30 seconds to create a Party Pledge page.
You’ll receive a link that you can share in your class or friendship WhatsApp group when you send the party invitation.
Most groups contribute around £10, but contributions are completely optional.
Start a Party Pledge
[ Start a Party Pledge 🎉 ]
No obligation • Contributions are optional • Takes 30 seconds
