Business Name: Boromi
Industry: Early childhood development, social enterprise
Location: Sheffield (national programme; storage operations in Corby).
Unit Type & Size: Indoor storage units for educational toys, materials and packaging.
Duration Stored: Ongoing
Boromi is a national early childhood development initiative founded in 2018 by Evie, a primary school teacher and mother of two. The programme began as a small trial in a handful of schools and has since grown into a nationwide network that helps families create simple, meaningful learning moments at home through play. Boromi provides thoughtfully designed play bags filled with activities that help children develop early language skills, confidence and curiosity.
As the programme expanded and more schools joined, the volume of materials—play bag components, toys, printed guides and packaging—grew rapidly. Managing this growing inventory within limited space became increasingly difficult. It soon became clear that the organisation needed secure, flexible storage in Corby to support its distribution operations. For a national programme handling thousands of individual play items, dependable and well-structured storage in Corby became essential.
Rapid growth placed increasing pressure on Boromi’s available space. Large deliveries of toys and components arrived in bulk and needed to be sorted, prepared and distributed to partner schools. Without a dedicated environment for organising items, materials were placed wherever space allowed, slowing down the preparation process and making inventory tracking more complex. Seasonal peaks in activity added further strain, and delays risked affecting schools and families that relied on timely deliveries.
The organisation needed a secure, orderly and adaptable space where resources could be stored safely and accessed efficiently as the programme continued to grow.
Boromi chose Smartbox Self Storage in Corby because it offered a practical, well-located solution that supported their operational needs. The facility’s proximity to distribution routes made it easy for the team to access materials without disrupting daily work. Security was a critical factor. Smartbox’s monitored site, controlled access and individually alarmed units provided the protection required for toys and learning resources that hold both financial value and programme importance.
Indoor units were especially beneficial. They offered a clean, dry and sheltered environment that protected materials from the weather and from extreme variations in temperature and humidity. This ensured toys, paper-based resources and fabrics remained in excellent condition while being stored. Smartbox’s transparent pricing and flexible rental terms were equally important for a social enterprise needing to manage costs carefully while still accommodating growth.
Boromi selected indoor units at Smartbox Self Storage Corby and reorganised its entire inventory system around this dedicated space. Play bag components, toys and packaging materials were moved into the unit and arranged logically by programme theme, distribution cycle and partner school requirements. This provided clarity at each stage of preparation and helped separate items ready for dispatch from those awaiting assembly.
The move-in process was simple, supported by useful on-site equipment such as trolleys and accessible loading areas. Flexible access hours meant the team could retrieve or store materials whenever required, supporting both planned and urgent needs. As their inventory expanded, Smartbox Self Storage enabled Boromi to adjust unit size easily, ensuring the organisation always had the right amount of space.
Smartbox provided Boromi with the structure and stability it needed to manage a rapidly growing national programme. Inventory became easier to track, preparation times shortened, and the team could work more efficiently, even during busy periods. The indoor units kept educational resources in excellent condition, and secure access offered reassurance that their materials were safe between distribution cycles.
Predictable costs and scalable storage allowed Boromi to continue expanding without adding unnecessary infrastructure pressure. The organisation could focus more on programme delivery and growth, knowing its storage needs were fully supported.
As the team shared, “Having a clean, protected indoor storage space has helped us organise our play bag materials far more efficiently. It’s given us the structure we needed as our programme continues to grow.” — Boromi
Boromi continues to support families and schools across the UK with research-led play bags designed to strengthen early language development and encourage meaningful, joyful interaction at home. Each play bag includes simple activities that help children build communication skills, creativity and confidence. The organisation works closely with schools and community partners to ensure every family has access to high-quality resources that make a genuine difference in early childhood development.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://boromi.co.uk
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