The festive spirit was well and truly alive at head office as colleagues came together to celebrate the end of the year with a joyful Christmas gathering.
Staff enjoyed a delicious end-of-year buffet, providing the perfect opportunity to relax, connect, and reflect on the year's achievements. Laughter, conversation, and plenty of festive cheer filled the room as teams took a well-earned moment to celebrate together.
Adding an extra touch of magic to the day, we were delighted to welcome a very special guest, Santa himself! Santa helped with our Secret Santa gift exchange and happily posed for photographs with staff, creating plenty of memorable moments and smiles all round. Importantly, his visit also supported a great cause, with donations raised for our trust charity, PAPYRUS, helping to support their vital work.
The festive fun didn't stop there. Santa also made a special visit to Bloxwich Academy Primary School, where every pupil enjoyed a magical Santa experience and had their photograph taken. It was an amazing experience for all involved and a truly memorable moment for the children. Thanks to the generosity and support shown by Faye Watson Photography, around £2,000 was raised for PAPYRUS, making a fantastic contribution to the charity.
The events were a wonderful reminder of the strength of our community and the generosity of colleagues and partners, especially at this special time of year.
As we head into the festive season, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to all our staff, pupils and communities for their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout the year. Your efforts make a real difference every day, and we are incredibly grateful.
Wishing everyone a happy, restful, and well-deserved Christmas break. 
