10/12/2025
🌟 A little reflection on Santavan… and why we have done it 🌟
This year (and potentially future ones), we have poured our hearts into SantaVan. It has been amazing for all involved and the recipients, creating joy, and a bit of magic for people who might not otherwise access a traditional Santa experience. This is completely free and funded by the charity (but mostly Beverley Maw)
Recently, we’ve heard the odd negative comment… questioning why we do it or what the “angle” might be.
So here it is, simply:
💚 We have done Santavan because it matters.
💚 Because accessibility should exist in every part of life — including the festive ones.
💚 Because families tell us that these moments become core memories.
💚 Because kindness doesn’t need an ulterior motive.
Santavan isn’t a PR stunt or a marketing tactic. It’s a group of genuine humans — our BMOT team, families, supporters, volunteers — choosing to show up for others with compassion and joy.
And if that sparks negativity?
We’ll keep going anyway. Because the smiles, the tears, the thank-yous, the feedback… they tell us everything we need to know.
To everyone who supports, nominates, waves from the doorway, or even just believes in what we’re doing — thank you.
You remind us that kindness still wins and always shall! 💚💜💙🎅
