Anglian Water

Anglian Water is an important partner for WaterAid and is committed to providing support in a variety of ways.

In the last nine years, the region has raised enough to help 140,000 people gain access to safe, clean water. In 2007-08 Anglian Water employees and CCS raised over £300,000, which helped to provide clean water and safe sanitation for people in countries such as Uganda, with which Anglian Water has a country link.

Employees volunteer through Anglian Water's Community Programme 'Give Me Five'. As part of this programme, employees can organise or participate in activities to raise funds and awareness for WaterAid. For every five hours of employee's own time spent on activities, Anglian Water matches with company time, up to 30 hours a year.

Anglian Water Committee members and supporters take part in a quiz night.

Credit: Anglian Water

Other support offered by Anglian Water includes participation in fantasy football competitions, dress down days, challenge events and a giant Christmas raffle.

WaterAid's employee payroll lottery continues to be popular, raising over £34,000 annually and employees also make regular donations through Give As You Earn. This type of regular giving is so valuable, as it enables WaterAid to plan projects in the medium term.

The Anglian Water 'Speaking Out' network of 25 volunteers continues to raise awareness of WaterAid's work. They are regularly invited to give presentations to groups in the local community, such as Rotary, Inner Wheel, Lions and schools. These engagements publicly demonstrate Anglian Water's support for WaterAid.

Anglian Water involves its customers in addressing the fundamental need of water for life, by funding WaterAid's annual appeal, enclosed in customers' accounts.

For more information about Anglian Water please visit Anglian Water's website.