A lot is happening at Waterwatch UK! From community engagement to big organisational changes, here’s what we’ve been working on.
Community Meeting Recap
We recently held a Community Meeting on 4th March to discuss our progress, upcoming plans, and how we can work together to make a bigger impact. You can read the full minutes here:
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Southend Waterwatch Day – Coming Soon!
We’re excited to announce Southend Waterwatch Day, a community event designed to educate and engage people about our coastline and sewer system. The plan is to set up stations across key locations in the borough, providing insight into how our water systems work and what we can do to protect them. More details to follow, watch this space!
Working Group Meeting This Friday
This Friday, local MP’s David Burton-Sampson and Bayo Alaba will be leading a discussion on how the Water Quality Summits can transition to a community-led model. This is a key step in ensuring local voices drive meaningful change.
Transitioning to a Charity
After careful consideration, Waterwatch UK will be transitioning from a Limited Company to a charity. This move will open up more funding opportunities, provide better long-term sustainability, and align with our mission to serve communities in a more structured way. We’ll be sharing more details on what this means soon.
We’re Recruiting Trustees!
As we transition to a charity, we are looking for passionate and skilled individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of Waterwatch UK and ensure we continue to hold polluters accountable while empowering communities.
We are currently recruiting for trustees with expertise in:
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If you have experience in any of these areas and are passionate about driving real change, we’d love to hear from you.
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Building Stronger Connections
We’ve been having great conversations with other organisations tackling similar issues, including:
- Giles Bristow, CEO at Surfers Against Sewage
- Laura Reineke, founder of Friends of the Thames, which is also making the transition from a limited company to a charity
Collaboration is key, and we’re excited about how we can work together to strengthen our collective impact.
Our New Website – A Work in Progress
If you’ve visited our website recently, you’ll notice a fresh new look! While a lot is still “coming soon,” we’re working hard to build a better, more user-friendly platform to support our work. Keep checking back for updates!
Get Involved
Want to support our work? Whether it’s volunteering, attending an event, or spreading the word, your involvement makes a difference. Stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved!
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