Bristol Water is welcoming new applications for its Together for Good fund in 2025, supporting local charities and community groups across the area.
Each month, a different charity or organisation will be awarded £500 towards a project which benefits the local area.
The fund is part of Bristol Water’s commitment to positively impact the lives of its customers, communities and the environment beyond the delivery of clean and reliable drinking water.
Since 2018, the company has given around £36,000 through the fund to support 72 local good causes.
Last year, as well as other projects, Together for Good provided new wheelchair clamps for a community transport service, supported a carers support service, and helped a local park to become more wildlife friendly.
The fund also had a positive impact on Age UK Bristol and Genesis Trust Bath :
Age UK Bristol – The charity used their donation for its Memory Connections group specifically for people with mild to moderate dementia, as part of the organisation’s efforts to help support older people to be social and active in Bristol.
Kay Libby, CEO of Age UK Bristol, said the funding from Bristol Water would make a “real difference.”
Genesis Trust Bath – Supporting homeless and vulnerable people in the Bath area, the trust used their donation from Bristol Water to help clients who are volunteering and gaining work experience with its charity furniture business Genesis Furniture, helping them learn new skills and gain confidence.
Hilary Long, Community Manager, explained: “Many of our clients have been out of the workforce for some time and Genesis Furniture is a safe place for them to regain valuable work experience.”
Natalie Everson, Bristol Water’s community engagement and education lead, said: “We’re proud to help our local groups with some of the brilliant voluntary and community work they do across our supply area – work that makes a real, positive difference.
“I’d encourage any charity or community scheme to apply to our fund in 2025. It’s quick and easy to do and you’re in the draw all year round!”
Together for Good is now taking applications for 2025. To find out more and apply, visit: www.bristolwater.co.uk/together-for-good