South West Water staff raise £1,581 on Snowdonia climb for WaterAid

It took sore legs and a long weekend in Wales, but a group of South West Water hikers came home from Snowdonia with a total worth shouting about.

Three teams take on the peaks

A group of hikers from South West Water scaled the tallest mountains in Snowdonia to raise £1,581 for WaterAid.

The fundraising effort was part of WaterAid’s Munro Challenge, which took place last weekend. It saw 55 teams of volunteers climb 43 mountains across the country at the same time, including the Scottish Munro peaks that give the challenge its name.

Three teams of colleagues from South West Water and SES Water tackled various peaks in Snowdonia together.

A return to the hills

This was the second time walkers from across the Pennon Group had joined forces for the charity. Last year they climbed in the Brecon Beacons and raised more than £1,300.

Across the whole event, all 331 participants have raised £61,685 so far. The final total is due to be announced by WaterAid on 1 July.

Why they climbed

WaterAid is an international charity working to bring clean water, sanitation and good hygiene to communities around the world. One in 10 people worldwide still live without access to clean water.

Charlie Page, Environment Manager at WaterAid’s Water Industry Partnerships, thanked everyone who took part.

“A huge thank you, on behalf of all of us at WaterAid, to everyone who took on the Munro Challenge last weekend, what an amazing achievement to have so many teams taking part right across the UK,” Charlie said.

“Millions of people around the world still lack access to the clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene services they need to stay healthy and thrive. The Munro Challenge demonstrates people choosing to push themselves to make a difference to others, and every penny raised takes us closer to a world where WaterAid no longer needs to exist.”

“An unforgettable milestone”

Carla George, a South West Water Project Manager who took part in the challenge, said the cause was what made it count.

“Last year I saw the opportunity to be a part of the WaterAid team for the first time. Knowing that I am contributing to changing this reality was something I knew I had to get involved in,” Carla said.

“Completing the Brecon Beacons walk was great fun, but knowing the funds raised will directly transform lives made it an unforgettable milestone. I look forward to continuing this vital journey, contributing to bringing clean water to everyone, everywhere.”

The final amount raised across all the teams will be confirmed by WaterAid on 1 July.