SEVERN Trent’s Community Fund has surpassed the milestone of awarding more than £1million to charities and good causes across Coventry and Warwickshire over the past four years.
This substantial contribution has been instrumental in sustaining essential services and empowering numerous projects throughout the region.
The journey began in 2020 when Severn Trent committed to allocating £10million to projects within the area over a five-year period.
However, recognising the urgent needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, an additional £1.6million was swiftly disbursed to aid communities in navigating the challenges posed by the global health crisis.
As the company embarks upon the final year of its initial funding commitment, the team reflects on the impact made so far and sets sights on future endeavors to continue nurturing community well-being.
Since it started, the Community Fund has allocated £1,141,427 to 101 organisations, projects, and charities, directly benefiting over three million people across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Among the recipients are notable entities such as the Historic Coventry Trust, Oldbury Cottage Care Farm CIC, St. Catherine’s Church Stoke Aldermoor, Hill Close Garden Trust, and Saltisford Canal Trust Ltd.
Simon Brittain, trustee at Saltisford Canal Trust, said: “We are genuinely delighted to have received this funding from the Severn Trent Community Fund, which enabled us to transform this boat into what we believe will is a fantastic, one-of-its-kind meeting space for our community.
“Our visitors rely on the appropriate use and management of our national water resources, and our visitors on foot enjoy all the benefits of being by the water.
“We are committed to the promotion of safe by water messages, our heritage and wildlife and habitat conservation, all of which will be made more possible through this dedicated community space.”
Sue Heyes, Severn Trent Community Fund officer, said: “What a four years it has been. Hugely rewarding, inspirational and wonderful to learn more about all the amazing projects and charities that are out there supporting the communities in Coventry and Warwickshire.”
Visit: stwater.co.uk/communityfund to apply.
