TEXO and Aberdeen FC Unite to Launch 'TEAM UP with TEXO' – A Community Mission for Aberdeen!

This week marked a truly special occasion at Aberdeen FC, not just for the unveiling of the 25/26 season’s new home kit and the celebration of TEXO’s renewed partnership, but for the exciting launch of a powerful new community initiative: ‘TEAM UP with TEXO’.

Claire Stevenson opened the event, emphasising, “Today, we launch more than just a kit. We launch a campaign. A mission. ‘TEAM UP with TEXO’ – a commitment between Aberdeen FC, TEXO, and our wider business community to make meaningful change across the city that we all love.”

TEXO Managing Director, Chris Smith, and Aberdeen FC Commercial Director, Robbie Hedderman, then took the stage to elaborate on this ambitious new endeavour.

What is ‘TEAM UP with TEXO’?

Chris Smith explained the vision behind ‘TEAM UP with TEXO’, building on the success of the TEXO Foundation. “We realised that it’s not always about just writing a cheque; often, it’s about leveraging our unique skill sets – our people and their talents – that makes the biggest difference,” he stated. “Imagine if we combined our efforts with other companies? The magnified impact would be immense! Empowering our workforces to get directly involved in community projects truly invigorates them and delivers amazing results.”

Despite the official launch being this week, the initiative has already gained momentum, with customers actively inquiring about participation. Chris shared a compelling example: as part of the TEXO Foundation’s 5th-anniversary, they partnered with the Archie Foundation on a ‘TEXO Garden SOS’ for Glenlaw House in Dundee. This saw around 40 TEXO staff transform a sensory garden for children with severe, complex medical needs, proving the tangible impact of hands-on collaboration. “Imagine what we could achieve if we had other companies ‘Team Up’ with us on projects like this,” Chris urged.

AFC’s Pivotal Role in ‘TEAM UP’

Robbie Hedderman and Chris Smith both highlighted Aberdeen FC’s central role in this collaborative mission. “AFC has a massive role to play!” Chris affirmed. “They’re the ultimate conduit, bringing companies together and reaching huge audiences through their fanbase and sponsors.”

This was powerfully demonstrated by the recent blood donation drive. With blood stocks critically low in Scotland, AFC approached TEXO to participate. Embracing the ‘TEAM UP’ ideal, TEXO then invited Subsea 7 to join, resulting in an incredible turnout. AFC even generously provided their team bus to transport staff from TEXO and Subsea 7 offices to Pittodrie Stadium for donations, and safely back. Chris extended a special thank you to Paul Simpson of Subsea 7, who has already set up a committee to develop further ‘TEAM UP’ ideas – a testament to the initiative’s immediate impact.

A Call to Action for Aberdeen’s Businesses

Looking ahead, Chris outlined the goal for the day’s event: “What we’re hoping for today is simple: we’d love for everyone here to visit the TEXO teams at the different stations around the room, share your ideas, and offer suggestions on projects where we can ‘TEAM UP’ with you.” With themes like sports, mental health, and community sparking discussion, the aim is to gather diverse suggestions.

A dedicated team alongside AFC will review these ideas, with the strong hope of ‘Teaming Up’ with as many organisations as possible. “Ultimately, we want to ‘TEAM UP’ to make a quicker and even greater impact, to truly strengthen and help our communities – they need our support now more than ever,” Chris concluded.

TEXO’s commitment to supporting businesses and the wider community in Aberdeen remains unwavering, encapsulated by their motto: ‘One City, One Club, One Community, Together as one.’