Adam, Kim, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank you sincerely for your continued support, and of course to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.
As we have done for several years now, rather than sending individual Christmas cards, we have once again chosen to mark the season by making a donation to a cause that is very close to our hearts.
This year, we are supporting Charlie Quirke’s Trek for a Cure in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Charlie has been bringing hope home this Christmas through an extraordinary trek undertaken in honour of his beloved mum, TV icon and national treasure Pauline Quirke MBE, who is living with dementia. Setting off on Monday 8 December, Charlie walked for five days across five counties, battling harsh winter conditions. While the physical challenge was immense, the emotional journey was even greater — something many may have seen if they caught his moving appearance on the BBC News.
The 140km trek retraced Pauline’s remarkable journey — from aspiring actress to sitcom superstar, and through her roles as daughter, wife, and mother — culminating at his parents’ home, where Charlie will spend Christmas.
Charlie and his dad, Steve (a good friend of mine), would be deeply grateful if any of you who have been affected by this cruel illness felt able to make a donation.
Sadly, we are living with dementia within our own family at the moment, and it is truly devastating. The sooner progress can be made, the better. Every donation, yours and mine alike, helps move us closer to hope.
If you would like to support Charlie’s incredible effort, please visit:
https://trek.charliestrek.org/
I am sure you will understand and support our decision to back this very important cause.
Finally, I hope that 2026 brings you all that you wish for. Please remember: every minute of life is precious and never repeated — so take time to enjoy it, to be grateful for it, and to celebrate simply being here.
With very best Christmas wishes,
Yours sincerely,
Graham Ponting CFP Chartered MCSI
Managing Partner
