Our Story & Team
Our Story
The Party Kit Network is a nonprofit social enterprise helping make celebrations more sustainable by reducing waste and increasing access to reusable tableware.
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The idea began in 2019, when founder Isabel Mack heard about someone lending out a box of reusable tableware so neighbours didn’t need to buy their own. Inspired, Isabel discovered over 40 similar kits across the UK and saw the potential to connect them. Within weeks, the Party Kit Network was born.
The network quickly grew, reaching 250 members in six months and expanding to Australia in 2020 with support from zero-waste author Erin Rhoads (The Rogue Ginger). In 2021, membership was open worldwide.
Today, through resources, training, and community-building, we help members raise awareness and make reuse easy and accessible. Many use their kits to fundraise for local causes, and in 2023 we launched Party Kits for Schools, helping UK primary school PTAs start their own kits.
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Together, our members have already prevented over one million single-use items from reaching landfill proving that small changes can create big impact.​​
How We Are Funded
We do not charge a membership fee or take commission from any party kit bookings. This means that we need to find alternative ways to fund the work of our network. Our core income comes from: voluntary donations, Isabel's own party kit, grants and corporate sponsorship. ​
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Our costs are low (in 2023-24 we spent £1,703). We have no staffing costs and we are fortunate to receive some professional services and subscriptions at zero cost. Our core costs are: website hosting and software, grants awarded to members.
“The Network inspired me to start up a kit in my area and has been an invaluable source of advice and support ever since. Isabel has done an amazing job in sharing ideas and information to create a network of like minded individuals. Together we really can save the planet one party at a time!” - Caroline
Our Team
Isabel Mack
Isabel runs a party kit in Winchester UK. She is the founder of the Party Kit Network and responsible for day-to-day operations. In 2022, Isabel was on the Women in Social Enterprise Top 100 List. And in 2025 won the judges' Highly Commended prize at the Better Business Pioneer Award for her work with the Network.​
Erin Rhoads
Erin runs a party kit in Melbourne, Australia. She is a zero-waste author, campaigner and Operations Manager for BYO Containers . In 2020 she helped launch the Party Kit Network in Australia. ​Erin continues to advocate for our mission, working to promote the network and party kit concept through talks and more.
Our Board
Natalia Celemin
Natalia is the founder of Little Lulubel, a party business based in Richmond, UK, that focuses on creating joyful, stress-free, and eco-friendly celebrations. Natalia has been a member of the Party Kit Network since April 2022 and joined the Board in March 2025. She oversees our member engagement programme.
Filiz Taylan Yuzak
Filiz is a content creator, social media consultant and trainer. She runs Vibrant Content to help entrepreneurs and small business owners with content and social media marketing. She has a strong interest in sustainability and supporting communities. Filiz joined the Board in March 2025 and oversees our Marketing strategy.
Julie Savage
Julie is a retired business improvement specialist. She is now the Ladies Vice Captain at South Wilts Golf Club, and when not riding horses, can often be found on adventures with her grandchildren. ​​Julie has been a member of our board since we became a CIC in July 2020.
Vibeke Fennell
Vibeke is experienced in change leadership, running a global consultancy advising life insurers and reinsurers on operational efficiency and change initiatives fro 12 years. She now runs a successful facial therapy business and is a local school governor.​​ Vibeke has been a member of our board since we became a CIC in July 2020.