THAMES Water has awarded a grant to an organisation in Reading which provides support during civil emergencies.
Thames Water’s Community Fund has given a grant of £2,500 to the Civil Aid Voluntary Rescue Association (CAVRA).
The grant helps fund essental kit for the volunteers to support their work in flood response, clean-up operations after severe weather, and aiding emergency services and councils.
Among the kit is personal protective equipment, clean-up tools, and signage to help with their efforts when mobilised by local authorities in Berkshire.
CAVRA was formed in 2000 by Ivor Davies, with a primary focus on water and land serach and rescue operations in Wales.
Following the retirement of Davies last year, the organisation was successfully revived and updated in November by Andy Cracknell, Adrian McDowell, and Lauren Smith.
It partners with the VCS Emergencies Partnership, which helps collaboration and connection between emergency services, local councils and other important partners.
It also works with Communities Prepared, the Armed Forces Covenant, and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations.
The Thames Water Community Fund supports local charities, schools, and grassroots groups that make a difference in their communities.
Andy Cracknell, Chair of CAVRA, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Thames Water for this generous grant.
“This equipment is a major boost to our emergency preparedness and allows our volunteers to respond more safely and effectively when supporting our community.”
More information about CAVRA’s work is available via: cavra.org.uk
