Our Story & Team
Our Story
The Party Kit Network is a nonprofit social enterprise passionate about making celebrations more sustainable. We are dedicated to reducing waste by increasing access to reusable tableware. A simple but impactful initiative, the party kit concept combines the benefits of reuse with local sharing.​
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In 2019, Isabel Mack was listening to Jen Gale’s Sustainable-ish podcast. Jen was speaking with Tillie, who had recently set up a party kit in Frome. The concept was simple: Tillie had a box of reusable tableware she lent out to neighbours, so they didn’t have to buy their own. The idea instantly resonated with Isabel, but how could she find out if there was a party kit near her?
Within 2 weeks, Isabel had found over 40 existing party kits across the UK. There was Rachel in Cardiff, Darren in Ware, Aneeta in East London and many more. Isabel realised there was real momentum among those who ran party kits, a chance to get organised and collaborate, and so the Party Kit Network was born!​
​The network grew quickly with 250 members joining within six months. In 2020 the network expanded to Australia with the help of zero-waste author Erin Rhoads (aka The Rogue Ginger). In 2021 membership was opened up to party kits from any country.
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Through resources, training, and community-building, we have helped our members raise awareness and make reusable tableware accessible to more people. Membership is free, and many members use their party kits to fundraise for local organisations, such as school PTAs.​​
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In 2023 we launched Party Kits for Schools, an initiative which funds the set up of new party kits for UK primary school PTAs.
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Our members’ collective impact has already prevented over one million single-use items from reaching landfill, driving a shift toward more thoughtful, sustainable celebrations.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Based in Winchester UK, 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.
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Based in Salisbury UK, 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.
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Based in Winchester UK, Vibeke has been a member of our board since we became a CIC in July 2020.