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Aquabox family filter at Thannayaya Primary School 4

A Tale of 3 Filters

It is not often that we get such a detailed report from the ground when our filters are put to use. Mark Fernandez, who used to be one of our volunteers, took a trip to Sri Lanka earlier this year. Little did he know what an adventure it would turn out to be. Mark’s story […]

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Aquabox at the family fun day – Cromford Mills Saturday 11th April.

Come and visit the Aquabox stand at Cromford Mills on Saturday 11th April were DERBYSHIRE MAKES returns for a free festival, a joyful celebration of making, heritage crafts, arts and fun. Inspired by wheels, from water wheels and spinning wheels to big dance wheels, and the creative ideas that keep this place turning.  We will […]

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Concert raises over £2,000 for Aquabox

The generosity of people is amazing. This ‘free’ concert raised over £2,000 for Aquabox. UkeWirks asked for donations on the door and everyone gave. What a night Saturday March the 7th turned out to be, the full house enjoyed a set list of traditional songs to covers of hits by the likes of Jarvis Cocker […]

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Deputy Depot Manager - job ad March 2026 2nd post (1)

Time is running out to apply…

Aquabox is on the lookout for a Deputy Depot Manager to support its ongoing operations at its headquarters in Wirksworth. Aquabox, a life-saving charity supplying water purification equipment and other humanitarian aid worldwide to people in dire need. The Depot Manager will be retiring mid-year and the Deputy Depot Manager’s position will become vacant with […]

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World Water Day event at the Chesterfield Canal Trust – March 22nd 2026

Help us celebrate World Water Day, held on 22 March. We have teamed up with Rotary District 1220 and Chesterfield Canal Trust for a fun day of events and live demonstrations of our life saving water filters. A full day of events, starting at 10am until 3pm is planned. The Canal Trust will be offering […]

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Aquabox Deputy Depot Manager - job ad March 2026 1

We’re Hiring!

Aquabox is seeking to recruit a Deputy Depot Manager to support its ongoing operations at its headquarters in Wirksworth. Aquabox operates as a community project, supported by over 120 volunteers. Its primary objective is to save lives following natural and man-made disasters by supplying water purification equipment and other humanitarian aid worldwide to people in […]

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