Wilkes Group Make a Difference
May 2009
Wilkes Group are proud to have recently entered partnership with the charity FRANK Water Projects (www.frankwater.com). FRANK is a pioneering charity that provides the installation of sustainable community-run facilities to supply clean, safe drinking water facilities for underprivileged communities in India.
Simon Wilkes, Head of Thirsty 4 Water, (Wilkes Group’s very own Water Cooler Department) commented, “I wanted to source a charity that was suitable to our industry. As I spent several months carrying out voluntary work during my gap year on the Indian Subcontinent, I am very much aware of the appalling water conditions some villages face. As we all know, there are vast numbers of poverty-stricken people in India, living without basic sanitation and healthy water facilities. Statistically, for every 1,000 children, 87 die before their fifth birthday, mostly from preventable diseases related to such problems.”
Thirsty 4 Water (www.thirsty4water.co.uk) offers both purchase and rental of Bottled and Plumbed-In Coolers nationwide. For every Water Cooler sold or rented, £10 is donated to FRANK. This money provides clean safe drinking water for 10 villagers for a lifetime!
Simon went on to add, “I am confident that when visitors to the new site become aware of the benefits they can provide just by choosing Thirsty 4 Water above our competitors, an increase in sales will result. It’s safe to say, the greater success Thirsty 4 Water achieves, the more lives are saved, and we as a Company are delighted to be a part of that!”
To find out more about Thirsty 4 Water and FRANK Water Projects call 01924 416816.
Sources: World Development Report 2005 / FRANK Water Projects 2009