About Us

 Water Survival Box is the initiative of the Rotary Club of Chelwood Bridge, England. Its primary purpose is to provide a means of purifying water for the benefit of families that survive natural or man-made disasters. It was developed out of work undertaken at the time of the Asian Tsunami in 2004 and a charitable trust in the form of a limited company was established in 2006.  Clean water is essential to protect against water-borne disease. In most natural disasters, homes have been destroyed and all possessions lost. The box also contains a range of essential survival items including cooking pots, bowls/plates, mugs, and utensils; health and hygiene items; basic shelter and simple tools.  The first consignment of 60 Water Survival Boxes was sent to the Philippines following a devastating typhoon. Since then aid has been sent to many countries in SE Asia, Africa, S America and the Caribbean
The trustees have a policy of continuous improvement through continual review, informed by feedback from those involved in distributing our boxes and on-going research. The box, water purification kit, other contents, as well as methods of delivery and distribution have all been improved.  Find out more about our work below.

Water Survival Box on the BBC

Our Mission: Turning Hope into Reality

  

Every Drop Counts

Since our inception, we’ve provided life-saving aid to countless families around the world. Each Water Survival Box represents hope, resilience, and the promise of a brighter future. With your support, we can continue to make a difference, one box at a time.

 

  

Community Engagement

We partner with local organizations to ensure that our aid reaches those who need it most. Our dedicated volunteers and supporters work tirelessly,packing boxes, making sure every effort counts. Together we form a global network of compassion and resilience.

 

Who Are We?

 Water Survival Box is more than just a charity; it’s a lifeline in times of crisis. We bring clean water, essential tools, and a ray of hope to communities hit hardest by natural and man-made disasters. The first consignment of 60 Water Survival Boxes was sent to the Philippines following a devastating typhoon. Since then aid has been sent to many countries in SE Asia, Africa, S America and the Caribbean.When earthquakes, storms, or floods threaten the lives of many people, a race against time begins.We help people in need around the world and send them our Water Survival Boxes to ensure access to clean drinking water. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to save lives by ensuring that disaster victims has rapid access to safe drinking water. Hugo Pike OBE

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How You can Help

Many people support the work of Water Survival Box Ltd by helping to promote our work within their local communities – or example, in local schools. This can both raise the awareness of what we do and can be a great source of fundraising for us. If you would like to support us in this way we would be delighted to hear from you – please go to the ‘Contact’ page on this website. There is also a Resources section from which leaflets, posters and presentations can be downloaded. We further promote our charity via the social media. We can be found on Facebook, and LinkedIn – just follow the links. We would be grateful if you could help us ‘spread the word’ and encourage support.

Clean Water is Essiential

When disaster strikes, be it an earthquake, flood, or hurricane, the immediate need for clean water is critical. Water Survival Box steps in swiftly, delivering essential survival kits that include water filtration units, hygiene items, and basic tools to rebuild lives. Our boxes aren’t just supplies; they’re the first step toward recovery.

Clean water is essential to protect against water-borne disease. In most natural disasters, homes have been destroyed and all possessions lost. The box also contains a range of essential survival items including cooking pots, bowls/plates, mugs, and utensils; health and hygiene items; basic shelter and simple tools.

The trustees have a policy of continuous improvement through continual review, informed by feedback from those involved in distributing our boxes and on-going research. The box, water purification kit, other contents, as well as methods of delivery and distribution have all been improved.

Safe Water for Indonesian Village Comminity

The pictures confirm completion of a major sustainable water project in East Java, Indonesia initiated by Rotary charity Water Survival Box Ltd and Chelwood Bridge Rotary Club. Previously the Marmoyo village water supply was intermittent at best and non-existent during the six months dry season. A deep new borehole now gives access to the subterranean aquifers. Members of the local community and Indonesian Rotary Clubs admire the pumping mechanism and pipework taking safe drinking water to the reservoir. In the coming months pipework will link individual houses to the new water supply. Another Rotary project improving the lives of families.

The photos show:   Briefing session for members of the village community,  Local Rotarians and village representatives at the pumping station  and at the Reservoir – with a plaque bearing the names of Chelwood Bridge Rotary Club and the four Indonesian Rotary Clubs that combined on the project.

 

Our Trustees & Directors

Douglas Nash - Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Tony Quinn - Director of Operations

Graham Robinson – Director of Finance

Hugo Pike (OBE)

Dorothy Cretney - Secretary

Colin Robinson

Jacqueline Partridge

Jim Lunt

Alan Smith

Our Mission

Water Survival Box is more than just a charity; it’s a lifeline in times of crisis. We bring clean water, essential tools, and a ray of hope to communities hit hardest by natural and man-made disasters. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to save lives by ensuring that disaster victims has rapid access to safe drinking water.