As 2025 comes to an end, we’re getting into the festive spirit and wanted to share it with you, too!
As normal, instead of sending out traditional Christmas cards, we thought it would be lovely to showcase some creativity from the younger generation.
We’re thrilled to share the hand-drawn Christmas pictures from the children of one of our Senior Consultants - Elizabeth, aged 6, and Daniel, aged 10. Their cheerful and imaginative artwork really captures the joy and magic of the season, and we hope it brings a smile to your face just as it did to ours.
Sticking to our tradition of avoiding store-bought cards means we’re not only continuing to reduce our carbon footprint but also spreading a little extra love this year. Even better, the proceeds from this initiative will go to support three wonderful charities, helping to make a positive difference this festive season.
Team Spirit
This festive season, we’re proud to support Team Spirit, a group of extraordinary adventurers taking on a truly epic challenge. They’re preparing to row 3,000 miles from Spain to Antigua, facing 40-foot waves, tropical storms, and sweltering heat along the way.
Their 8-meter-long rowing boat, just under 2 meters wide, has tiny cabins at each end for sleeping and shelter during storms. For 40–50 days, they’ll row in shifts of 2 hours on, 2 hours off, surviving on rehydrated food and using just a bucket for a toilet—pushing both body and mind to their absolute limits.
All of this incredible effort is in aid of two remarkable charities, including Changing Lives, which supports people experiencing homelessness through hostels and day centres. Operating nationally, Changing Lives helps over 14,000 people each year take steps towards a better future.
This Christmas, we’ve been inspired by Team Spirit’s determination and are proud to help them make a difference.
The Good Grief Project
Once again, we’re proud to support The Good Grief Project, a charity founded by Jane Harris and Jimmy Edmonds after the tragic loss of their son, Josh, in a road accident in Vietnam in 2011. Jane, a psychotherapist, and Jimmy, a filmmaker, turned their own grief into a mission: to help other families navigate the loss of a loved one, particularly a son or daughter, and to encourage open conversations about death and bereavement, a topic that is often difficult to discuss in society.
Our Christmas card donations will contribute to workshops that teach essential tools for emotional resilience, courses that help families navigate the complexities of grief, and weekend retreats that provide connection, support, and healing.
We hope our small gesture helps bring comfort and support to those who need it most.
Chipping Norton Lido
This Christmas, we’re excited to celebrate and support a true community treasure: Chipping Norton Lido. Saved from closure in 2004 by the dedication of local residents, this 25m heated pool has been bringing joy, fitness, and friendship to the town ever since.
Chipping Norton Lido isn’t just a pool, it’s a place where people of all ages come together to stay active and have fun. From swimming lessons and aquafit classes to early years sessions for little ones, over 60s swims, and even yoga and fitness on the poolside lawns, there’s something for everyone.
By supporting the Lido this festive season, we’re helping to ensure this incredible community space continues to thrive, encouraging health, happiness, and togetherness for many more Christmases to come.
Giving isn’t just about what we give,
it’s about the hope, encouragement, and change we bring into someone’s life.
From everyone at the Water Hygiene Centre, we send our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our clients and subscribers!
