GOTO Events has spent over 20 years designing corporate team building experiences where every participant – regardless of physical ability, age, fitness level, cultural background, or whether they’re joining remotely – plays an equal role. Most of our 100+ fully mobile events can be adapted to accommodate accessibility requirements, but some of our events are inclusive and accessible by design.
Research shows that diversity within a company increases financial performance, as well as improves innovation, productivity and employee retention levels. Companies in the top quartile for gender and ethnic diversity are 39% more likely to have higher return on investment than others in their industry, according to McKinsey’s Diversity Matters Even More (2023) report. Similarly, Accenture’s Getting to Equal (2018) research found that companies that excel in disability inclusion achieve 28% higher revenue on average, while Harvard Business emphasises that a multi-generational team can also be a great advantage.
To ensure all employees feel included, it’s important to choose activities that are accessible and will allow all employees to participate meaningfully. Before planning the activity, privately ask your employees about any dietary, mobility and sensory requirements and consider them in your planning. These are some of GOTO’s most inclusive events and activities:
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- Team building events accessible for people with physical disabilities
- Team building events accessible to neurodivergent people
- Team building events for multi-generational teams
- Team building events for multi-cultural teams
- Team building events for people with diverse strengths
- Team building events for remote teams
| Team Diversity Considerations | Recommended Event | Why It Works | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teams with Diverse Physical Abilities | Ultimate Quiz | A fun event that requires teamwork and no physical activity. | Interactive, can be enjoyed seated, absolutely hilarious and engaging. |
| Neurodivergent Teams | Knit-a-thon | Provides a calm, structured environment with no pressure to compete or socialise. | Creative, flexible participation, charitable impact, low-pressure atmosphere. |
| Multi-Generational Teams | Under Pressure | Inclusive challenges that rely on problem-solving rather than physical ability. | Suitable for all ages, highly engaging, encourages collaboration. |
| Multi-Cultural Teams | Team Masterchef | Celebrates different cultures through food while encouraging teamwork. | Cultural exchange, hands-on participation, suitable for all skill levels. |
| Teams with Diverse Strengths | Challenge 100 | Offers a wide variety of challenges so everyone can contribute in their own way. | Highlights hidden talents, encourages inclusion, caters to different skillsets. |
| Remote Teams | Virtual Escape Room | Brings distributed teams together through collaborative online problem-solving. | Accessible from anywhere, interactive, improves communication. |
1. Accessible team building events for people with physical disabilities
How do you make team building events accessible to people with physical disabilities?
To make team building events accessible, ask your employees what kind of events they feel able to participate in. They might enjoy and be fully capable of participating in physical events, despite any chronic illnesses, injuries or disabilities they might have. If one of your team members has a visual or hearing impairment, an interpreter or guide can be arranged. Tools to help with fine motor skills can also be provided. For wheelchair users, pregnant people or people with other mobility issues, various levels of participation and roles can be considered, or an event can be adapted to be seated.
It’s important to choose a venue that’s accessible. An employee might need access to a ramp or a disabled toilet, or places and plenty of opportunities to rest. You can let our team know any accessibility requirements, and our team will ensure that the venue is suitable.
How do you communicate with your team about inclusive adjustments?
Ask your employees open-ended questions about requirements through forms or individual conversations to ensure privacy. Try not to assume what an individual might need but listen and accommodate as much as possible. To ensure no one feels singled out, don’t present any changes as special treatment, but as universal accommodation approaches that will benefit the entire team.
Fully accessible events for employees with physical disabilities or limited mobility:
GOTO Events offers plenty of team building activities suitable for all physical abilities, including wheelchair users and employees with limited mobility. Some key options include the Ultimate Quiz, Masterpiece and Charity Hamper Making. For something more outdoorsy, Archery and Duck Herding has been adapted to accommodate wheelchair users in the past.
Best accessible option: Ultimate Quiz
- Fun and inclusive: No physical activity required, just good old-fashioned fun and teamwork. In the Ultimate Quiz team building event, participants engage in a fun and interactive quiz, all while seated comfortably in a relaxed setting.
- Highly entertaining: Our charismatic host guarantees a highly entertaining night, while ensuring a safe and inclusive event for all.
- Customised for you: Ultimate Quiz team building event can be hosted at your preferred venue anywhere in the UK, so you’re sure the event space meets the needs of your audience. We will collaborate with you throughout the planning process with a free venue finding service and event customisation to fit around your requirements and preferences.
Get in touch today for expert advice and recommendations from our team!
2. Team building events accessible to neurodivergent people
How do you make team building events accessible for neurodivergent people?
To make team building activities accessible for neurodivergent employees, gather information about individual needs through confidential surveys or one-to-one conversations. Avoid making assumptions about what participants may require, and instead focus on listening and providing appropriate support wherever possible.
Present any adjustments, such as quiet spaces, clear instructions, adjusted lighting and noise levels, structured activities, flexible participation, visual aids and advance information, as inclusive practices that benefit everyone, rather than as special accommodations for specific individuals. This helps create a more comfortable and welcoming experience for the whole team.
Best suitable events for neurodivergent people:
Events such as GOTO Events’ Terrarium Sustainability Workshop, Charity Knit-a-thon and Yoga are great for some neurodivergent people, as they are calm activities where participants can focus on their own task as much as needed. Events like Crystal Team Challenge can also be accessible, if quiet break-out spaces and flexible participation are provided. However, it very much depends on the individual, so make sure to ask your employees what they would prefer.
A structured and calm event: Knit-a-thon
- Calm and creative: There's no pressure to compete or talk to anyone - just go at your own pace and create something unique.
- Charitable: Relax as you create some warm, comfortable hand-made items for people who need them most.
- Customised for you: Charity Knit-a-thon can be hosted at your preferred venue around the UK, so you’re sure the event space meets the needs of your audience. We will collaborate with you throughout the planning process with a free venue finding service and event customisation to fit around your requirements and preferences.
Get in touch today for expert advice and recommendations from our team!
3. Team building events for multi-generational teams
How do you choose team building events that people of all generations will find fun?
People from different generations all bring diverse sets of skills and life experiences to the table, and team building events need to both celebrate differences and bring people together across generations through shared experiences. Activities such as collaborative challenges, charity events, problem-solving experiences and creative workshops often appeal to a broad mix of employees because everyone can contribute in their own way.
Events best suited for multi-generational teams:
GOTO Events has a variety of events that will ensure everyone across generations will get involved, such as Under Pressure, full of challenging games, where everyone gets to showcase their skills, and Musical Bingo, particularly effective for mixed-age teams as it encourages people to share knowledge and memories from different eras. For something more silly and outdoorsy, Soap Box Derby sees everyone participate and cheer, as you race in self-decorated derby cars.
Best multi-generational event: Under Pressure
- Fun and inclusive: Get ready for edge-of-your-seat team challenges that are easy on the body but high on brainpower! Perfect for all ages, these inclusive activities offer endless fun that everyone will love.
- Highly entertaining: Complete with game show lighting and a realistic full-size challenge arena, everyone will recognise the iconic setting!
- Customised for you: Under Pressure team building event can be hosted at your preferred venue around the UK, so you’re sure the event space meets the needs of your audience. We will collaborate with you throughout the planning process with a free venue finding service and event customisation to fit around your requirements and preferences.
Get in touch today for expert advice and recommendations from our team!
4. Team building events for multi-cultural teams
How do you choose team building events that people of different cultures will enjoy?
The best team building activities for multi-cultural teams encourage collaboration, shared goals and inclusive participation, helping employees from different cultural backgrounds build stronger working relationships while learning from one another. If some members of the team are less fluent in the primary language, they might benefit from events that don’t rely heavily on verbal or written communication.
Events ideal for multi-cultural teams:
GOTO Events offers a range of team building activities that help employees from different cultural backgrounds connect through shared experiences. The event Masterpiece allows participants to be creative and requires little verbal communication, while Team Masterchef encourages teams to explore cuisines from around the world while working towards a common goal. For teams that enjoy hands-on activities and collaboration, Charity Bike Build encourages participants to combine their skills for a meaningful cause, while Around the World Challenge brings people together through internationally inspired tasks and activities.
Top multi-cultural event: Team Masterchef
- Fun and inclusive: Your team will have the opportunity to make a range of dishes celebrating different cultures in a hands-on culinary experience, suitable for all skill levels, tastes and abilities.
- Highly entertaining: After an amazing demonstration from our pro chefs, it’s down to each team to use their skills and creativity and deliver an exceptional dish.
- Customised for you: We'll bring our fully equipped mobile kitchen and all the necessary tools and utensils straight to your venue, anywhere in the UK. Plus, we'll customise the menu based on your preferences, helping you celebrate your team’s cultural richness.
Get in touch today for expert advice and recommendations from our team!
5. Team building events for people with diverse strengths
Top events that celebrate diverse skillsets:
GOTO Events offers a range of team building activities designed to showcase the different talents, interests, and strengths across the company. Challenge 100 is particularly effective for new teams or groups bringing together employees from different departments, featuring a wide variety of physical, creative, strategic and problem-solving challenges so that everyone has an opportunity to contribute. For teams looking to highlight individual strengths in a fun and engaging way, Record Breakers encourages participants to tackle unique challenges and discover hidden talents, while Lights, Camera, Action allows creative thinkers, organisers, performers and problem-solvers to work together on producing their own film. These events help ensure that every team member feels valued, regardless of their role, experience or preferred way of working.
Best event for all skills: Challenge 100
- Fun and inclusive: With a massive selection of over 100 fun and interactive challenges, teams pick and choose what suits them best, racking up points and uncovering hidden talents within themselves and their colleagues.
- Highly entertaining: Teams compete against each other in a series of fun and engaging challenges, pushing their creativity and ingenuity to the limit. But it's not just about winning – each challenge is carefully crafted to bring out the best in everyone, fostering laughter, interaction and a stronger sense of connection within your team.
- Customised for you: This dynamic team building experience features 5 zones: Sports, Creative, Sensory, Child's Play and Brain Buster. Each zone offers a wide range of fun and engaging challenges, but we can tailor the experience to perfectly suit your unique audience!
Get in touch today for a free, bespoke proposal! Free venue-finding service and expert planning assistance are included.
6. Team building events for remote teams
Best remote team building events:
GOTO Events has a diverse selection of virtual team building events that help remote teams feel more connected and part of a group. Our event Virtual Escape Room is a perfect example, bringing intrigue and fun to your team, no matter where they are located, and Virtual Murder Mystery is likewise full of suspense. For something more cultural, travel virtually to countries around the world in Virtual Around the World.
Top remote event: Virtual Escape Room
- Fun and inclusive: Groups will be divided into smaller teams of 3-4 players to crack codes, solve puzzles and work together to escape a mysterious virtual room. It's all online, so you can dive into the adventure from anywhere using your own smart device!
- Highly entertaining: Teams race against the clock in a thrilling competition to escape first. With a charismatic virtual host, a custom augmented reality app and a multitude of tricky clues and riddles, get ready for a truly immersive adventure to break free!
- Customised for you: This virtual team building activity is specifically designed for remote teams, encouraging interaction and helping team members get to know each other better. If you have special requests or ideas to enhance the experience of your team, we’ll gladly work with you to customise this corporate team building event.
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