Barclays Radbroke hosted a standout corporate charity event this month with Babbage Barks – a Bring Your Dog to Work Day supporting Manchester & Cheshire Dogs’ Home. The highlight of the day was the introduction of AI Sketch Bots, giving dogs personalised portrait sketches live on-site.
AI Sketch Bots in Manchester – Technology Meets Pet Portraits
The AI Sketch Bots captured each dog’s face, analysed the features in seconds, and produced a hand-drawn-style portrait. Every dog received a framed portrait to take home, turning a charity initiative into a memorable keepsake.







The robots attracted huge interest from employees—showcasing how AI portrait technology can be used for events, corporate engagement, and fundraising campaigns across Manchester, Cheshire, and the wider North West.




Bring Your Dog to Work Day – With Puppuccinos & Doggy Treats
Barclays Radbroke campus transformed the Babbage site into Babbage Barks – a dog-friendly wellbeing hub, complete with:
- Puppuccinos for every dog
- Dog-friendly treats and snacks
- A festive Christmas stocking
The atmosphere showed how pet-friendly workplaces can boost employee engagement, morale, and wellbeing.




Supporting Manchester & Cheshire Dogs’ Home
All activities helped raise money and awareness for Manchester & Cheshire Dogs’ Home, a charity that rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes dogs across the region. The AI Sketch Bot portraits played a major role in driving footfall and donations.
Why AI Sketch Bots Are Trending at Events
The success of Babbage Barks reflects a surge in demand for AI sketch robots at:
- Corporate events
- Brand activations
- Charity fundraisers
- Staff engagement days
- Christmas parties
- Experiential marketing
Companies are leaning into event-based technology to create shareable moments, personalised artwork, and new ways to connect audiences.
Innovation, Dogs & Charity – A Winning Manchester Mix
Babbage Barks proved that AI-powered portrait robots are more than a gimmick—they deliver emotional moments, social content, and fundraising impact. Combined with puppuccinos and pet-friendly policies, the event showcased a modern, innovative culture.
AI Sketch Bots in Manchester, corporate charity fundraising, and dog welfare support—Babbage Barks brought it all together with style.
If your business is planning a Manchester or Cheshire event, the message is clear:
add AI Sketch Bots and watch engagement skyrocket.