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Update – Aquabox sends much needed water filters to Venezuela.

Our shipment has now been despatched on 16th July. The shipment is due to arrive in Miami on Monday 20th and then on the ground in Venezuela on Thursday 23rd July. We are so proud of our team, and partners, who worked very hard in organising this rapid shipment to aid the people of Venezuela. […]

Aquabox support for 8,000 people in Zimbabwe

Our latest shipment left the Aquabox depot on Friday 26th June, destined for Zimbabwe where we are partnering with CART (Christian African Relief Trust) once again to support projects being run by Community Projects Zimbabwe. This group work with vulnerable communities across the country to provide Water and Sanitation, Healthcare and Education support. Access to […]

Ambassadors Extraordinaire

Aquabox Ambassadors Sylvia and Ray Spare have been working tirelessly over the last 4 years to make the Aquabox Challenge a tremendous success. Sylvia and Ray became involved with youth groups and Aquabox in February 2022. As members of Ashby Castle Rotary club Sylvia visited the Aquabox depot in Wirksworth and returned home with an […]

Helping hands…and feet! – Summer Newsletter

From the free time our 150+ volunteers give each year, a £1 donation for hook-a-duck, corporate partnerships, delivery partners, walking 600 miles for Aquabox to a simple thank you it all keeps us going. Shipments 2026 In amongst all the amazing fundraising activity from our supporters we have been busy making and sending out filters […]

“One more step along the way”

“One more step along the way”, a hymn written by Sydney Carter in 1971, reflecting a journey of faith and spiritual growth was very apt for a walk of over 600 miles. Annabel Shilson-Thomas, a friend of Aquabox, is 4 weeks into walking the Camino across northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela and has kindly […]

Wirksworth Well Dressing – This weekend 23rd to 25th May

It’s that fantastic time again in Wirksworth where we celebrate the tradition of decorating wells and springs with floral displays, a custom that dates back to the 18th century. This event is part of the Wirksworth Carnival, which takes place this spring bank holiday weekend 23rd to 25th May. The sun is due to shine […]

We’re proud of our historic relationship with Rotary members around the country. Their continued support has not
just increased our fund-raising opportunities, but allowed us to increase the awareness of Aquabox around the globe.