About the fund
Each year, we dedicate £75,000 to support not-for-profit organisations and community groups working on initiatives that benefit local communities and promote water-saving practices. Whether your project is large or small, if it helps conserve water and enriches your community, we’d love to hear from you.
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Have you got an idea to help save water in your local community?
We’re on the lookout for innovative projects—big or small—that make a real difference in how we use and value water. Whether it’s installing rainwater systems to flush public toilets, creating drought-tolerant gardens, adding water butts to community allotments, setting up educational displays in schools, or using cutting-edge technology to inspire water-wise habits—we want to hear from you.
Conserving water for future generations
We’re passionate about protecting water supplies for both people and the environment—today and for generations to come. But we can’t do it alone. Everyone has a part to play in saving tap water and reducing waste. That’s why we’re always exploring new and innovative ways to get our customers and communities involved in water conservation.
To support this mission, we’ve launched the Water-Saving Community Fund—a dedicated initiative to empower local ideas that help protect this precious resource.
Could your project qualify?
If you’ve reviewed the criteria above and believe your project qualifies, apply here.
Still have questions? We’re happy to help — email us at WSCFunding@bournemouthwater.co.uk.
Real impact, real inspiration
Discover water-saving projects we’ve supported and get inspired to start your own.
Project 1
Growing wellbeing through water-wise gardening
Sector
Health & Wellbeing Community Services
Organisation
Volunteer-led initiative supporting service users and providers, including individuals affected by mental health challenges, loneliness, domestic violence, and addiction recovery.
Project overview
This initiative creates a healing outdoor space where NHS, police, and fire service staff can grow their own produce—supporting both physical and mental wellbeing. The project also benefits vulnerable community members through inclusive, therapeutic gardening.
Water-saving solution
- Rainwater harvesting system
- Supplies 4 × 1,000 litre ice baths
- Irrigates 3 polytunnels and 40 raised beds
- Estimated water saved: 248,000 litres
- Funding awarded: £6,915
Project 2
Inspiring young water stewards
Sector
Environmental Education & Community Engagement
Organisation
An environmental charity dedicated to protecting chalk streams and rivers, working towards healthy waterways that support both wildlife and local communities.
Project overview
This initiative delivers 10 engaging river education sessions to primary schools across the South West Water and Bournemouth Water supply areas. Through a mix of assemblies, classroom activities, and hands-on riverbank experiences, students learn about the importance of their local water resources—empowering them to save water at school and at home.
Water-saving impact
- 10 educational sessions delivered
- Hundreds of students reached
- Long-term behaviour change encouraged
- Estimated water saved: 1,095,000 litres
- Funding awarded: £4,111