A Warrington-based water cooler business has demonstrated its community spirit by donating non-spill sports bottles to pupils at a local primary school, helping to promote healthy drinking habits during lessons.
The bottles were delivered to Alderman Bolton Primary Academy in Latchford, where children received reusable sports bottles designed for safe classroom use and easy refilling.
The donation supports The Thirst Alternative’s “Water is Cool in Schools” campaign, an initiative focused on encouraging children to stay hydrated and maintain concentration throughout the school day.
Company managing director Christian Daniels, who previously attended the school’s infant and junior departments in the 1980s, said the donation felt like a natural way to give back.
“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.”
He also highlighted how hydration plays a vital role in learning outcomes, adding:
“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.”
Looking back on his own school years, Christian said:
“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.”
Head of School Natalie Badley praised the gesture and the positive response from the school community.
“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 was made on January 7, 2025, with pupils receiving their bottles as part of the school day activities.
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.
