An Isle of Wight charity has been selected as one of five to receive a £10,000 grant from Southern Water. to regional charities working to support improved outcomes for young people.
Ryde's Waterside Community Trust was chosen as part of the Community Grants Scheme.
Five partners were chosen – one from each of Southern Water's operational regional areas (Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, and the Island).
In addition to the £10,000 donation, the Trust will receive support through employee volunteering, expertise sharing and partnership opportunities over an 18 month-long partnership.
The charities that have been awarded the community grant are:
| Charity | Region |
| Community Supporters | East Sussex |
| No Limits | Hampshire |
| Waterside Community Trust | Isle of Wight |
| Dover Smart Project | Kent |
| AudioActive | West Sussex |
The Waterside Community Trust, provides recreational and leisure facilities for the residents of Ryde and its surrounding area.
The charity plays an essential role in drowning prevention across the Island with the formation of Ryde Beach Lifeguards, a beach safety service operating in Ryde and Sandown during the summer months.
Waterside Community Trust provides swimming lessons to in excess of 1,000 children per week, as well as providing volunteer opportunities as well as paid roles to more than 50 members of staff.
A spokesperson for Waterside Community Trust said:
"The funding will enable us to continue these programs, along with supporting our Beach Lifeguards who operate in Ryde and Sandown on the Isle of Wight.
"We cannot thank Southern Water enough for their support."
Southern Water’s Community Partnerships and Programme Manager, Alex Willumsen said:
“Our on-going Community Grant programme recognises the importance of providing support for young people in our region and the ripple effect that may have for communities.
"Through new partnerships over the following 18 months we hope to support and learn alongside our charity partners and support the incredible work they do with this age group.”
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