Funds needed

The charity worldwaterworks has been busy packing emergency Water Survival Boxes ever since Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, leaving a trail of distruction in its wake. The charity, which is run by Hugo Pike of the Rotary Club of Chelwood Bridge, is sending 600 of the boxes which volunteers are busily packing, out to the Philippines as soon as space can be found on a cargo plane and logistics can be organised.

The Rotarians are working with the charity, Humanity First, who will receive and distribute the boxes, which contain clean water plus other emergency items for victims of major disasters. However, the charity badly needs more funds to provide more of the boxes to those who need them and is appealing for funds.

Hugo Pike said: “Sending these boxes has significantly dented our supply and it is vital that we attract the funds needed to restock. Just to add another 1,000 standard Water Survival Boxes will cost some £150,000 and we hope Rotarians and members of the public will donate. The Rotary Club of Chelwood Bridge will continue to provide all the management and practical effort required, but we are heavily dependent on the funds to make it happen.”