WaterAid's Christmas Get Together
For obvious reasons, the festive season is feeling very different this year. Nonetheless, we wanted to put on a memorable evening of good cheer and celebrate together, while physically apart.
And what’s more special than giving the gift of clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene during these difficult times?
It was a magical event featuring some of our favourite stars and a few surprises from the communities we work with.
Who joined us?
The event brought together the dulcet tones of fireside host Sheila Ferguson with Tobias Menzies, Sir Tony Robinson, Dougray Scott, Cerys Matthews all sharing festive readings, and Katie Melua, KT Tunstall and more sharing seasonal songs.
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Sheila Ferguson, lead singer of The Three Degrees did a fabulous job of hosting the Christmas Get Together. “Together, we can give the gift of clean water this Christmas."
Actor Tobias Menzies (The Crown, Outlander, and Game of Thrones) and WaterAid Ambassador. "I’m proud to support WaterAid’s Future on Tap appeal. The money raised will help bring clean water to thousands of families, transforming lives for good."
KT Tunstall, singer-songwriter of 'Suddenly I see' and 'Black Horse and the Cherry Tree.' KT has supported many of our projects with her talent, and KT's performance lifted our spirits and got us in the festive mood!
Singer-songwriter Katie Melua known for songs such as 'Nine Million Bicycles' graced us with her stunning voice. “It has been a trying year for everyone. Let's celebrate while supporting a good cause."
Sir Richard Stilgoe - songwriter and broadcaster. "Having supported WaterAid for many years, I’m extremely committed to the work they do, and have seen the real difference clean water makes to people’s lives."
Joe Stilgoe - internationally acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter.
Catrin Finch - Harpist and WaterAid ambassador. "Music is such an intrinsic part of Christmas celebrations. I visited Ethiopia with WaterAid in 2015 and saw for myself how the charity’s vital work is transforming lives."
Actor Dougray Scott (Ripley’s Game, Enigma, My week with Marilyn) and WaterAid ambassador.
Actor and presenter - Sir Tony Robinson.
Cerys Matthews, singer-songwriter and broadcaster performed a reading at the Christmas Get Together. Cerys has previously visited our work in India with her daughter Glenys and has been a passionate supporter of our work.
We give huge thanks to every single person who helped make this event a success.
With special thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery for supporting this event.
Support our winter appeal
This winter, our Future on Tap appeal is shows the difference we can make when we help each other. In the words of Marima from Frat in Ethiopia, “When one has problems, we all help.” Together, we can make sure at Christmas, and every day of the year, Marima and thousands like her can rely on one thing – clean water.
What your donation could do:
- £10, the cost of a taxi ride, could help pipe water to a community.
- £40, the cost of a Christmas meal, could train someone to keep the taps running.
- £60, the cost of a new party outfit, could provide the foundations for a water point.
- £140, the cost of a big night out, could power a pump with a solar panel.
Until 4 February 2021, your donations to Future on Tap will be doubled by the UK government, up to £2 million, making double the difference in climate-vulnerable communities like Frat.
Donate now to give the gift of clean water to the people of Frat this winter
