Aquabox

Founded in 1992, Aquabox is a charity based in Cromford, Matlock, United Kingdom working on water & sanitation, humanitarian aid & disaster relief.

Aquabox is a UK registered charity that provides safe drinking water through household water filtration units and humanitarian aid boxes to people affected by natural disasters, extreme weather and conflict around the world. Originally established in 1992 by the Wirksworth Rotary Club, it is run mainly by volunteers and is managed by its trustees. Filters are designed and assembled locally, and aid boxes contain filters along with supplies for shelter, lighting, cooking, education and hygiene. Recent shipments have gone to Venezuela and Ukraine. The charity is based at a depot in Cromford, Derbyshire, and relies on donations and fundraising from supporters.