Warrington, UK. January 14th: A Warrington-based water cooler business has given back to its local community by donating non-spill sports bottles to pupils at a local primary school, helping to encourage healthy hydration during the school day.
The donation was made to Alderman Bolton Primary Academy in Latchford, Warrington, where pupils received reusable, non-spill sports bottles designed to be filled with water and used safely while studying.
It forms part of The Thirst Alternative’s “Water is Cool in Schools” campaign, a simple initiative focused on helping children build healthy hydration habits and stay focused throughout the school day.
Christian Daniels, managing director, who attended both the infants’ and junior schools in the 1980s, said supporting the school again felt like a natural step.
“If more successful local businesses could donate even a little more to their local schools, it would really make a difference,” he said.
“Initiatives like this allow schools to save money, enabling them to focus their limited budgets on the things that are really needed to give our younger generation the best possible start in life.”
Highlighting the link between hydration and education, Christian added:
“Staying properly hydrated has a real impact on learning. Water helps improve concentration, supports cognitive function, and keeps energy levels steady throughout the school day. By encouraging children to drink more water while they’re in class, we’re supporting not just their health but their ability to focus, learn, and perform at their best.”
Reflecting on his own time at the school, he explained:
“I attended both the infants’ and junior school here back in the 1980s, so it’s always been a special place to me. It’s a superb community school, and as a business, we’re still based locally, which makes giving back an obvious choice.”
Natalie Badley, Head of School, welcomed the donation and its impact on pupils and staff.
“We were delighted to welcome back a former pupil who has gone on to establish a successful local business, The Thirst Alternative Ltd,” she said.
“He kindly visited the school to donate a collection of water bottles for our pupils, a gesture that has been warmly received by both staff and children. We are grateful for his generosity and for his continued connection to the school community.
“The Thirst Alternative Ltd provides mains-fed water coolers to workplaces, and we are pleased to support and promote a local business that clearly values and supports our school community. It is always inspiring for our pupils to see former students giving back in such a meaningful way, and we sincerely thank The Thirst Alternative Ltd for their support.”
The donation took place on January 7, 2025, with pupils receiving their bottles as part of the school day.
About The Thirst Alternative: Based in Warrington, The Thirst Alternative provides mains-fed, plumbed-in water cooler systems for schools and workplaces across the North West, supporting better hydration and reduced plastic waste.
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