Community Chest spills its gold in 2024

A total of 10 good causes across the south east are sharing a £20,000 bounty thanks to South East Water’s Community Chest Fund.

The decision on where to place the money was taken by a panel of five South East Water employees from all parts of the business, but all with an interest in raising money for good causes.

This year there were 189 applications - the most the company has ever received.

Among the applications to receive a £2,000 boost included two schemes to install rainwater harvesting systems, help with the creation of a weather station, repairs to a pond and purchasing equipment for outdoor play in schools and the funds for a free men’s prostate cancer testing day.

Tanya Sephton, Customer Services Director, South East Water said: “This year the Community Chest saw a massive 491 per cent increase in applications, giving the judging panel difficult decisions to make.

“But after careful thought and discussion they went on to choose a number of projects covering a wide range of good causes that needed a little extra financial help to make a difference.”

To view the full list of this year’s winners, visit www.southeastwater.co.uk/communitychest