Why water safety community fundraisers matter
Real time water quality testing supports public health. Safe bathing water reduces the risk of illness and gives people the confidence to enjoy blue spaces – supporting both mental and physical well-being. Regular real time testing also produces valuable environmental data, helps businesses and events operate safely, and contributes to healthier communities.
Launching a fundraising campaign in your area can help unlock the ability to purchase Bactiquick kits and run a regular water testing programme. We’re committed to making testing as accessible as possible, helping communities, groups, and businesses secure funding and get their programmes off the ground.
Sharing both the cost and the data is key – when everyone contributes, everyone benefits.
Water testing fundraisers with Crowdfunder
We’re working with Crowdfunder – the UK's largest community fundraising platform – to provide a simple and supported way to help you raise funds for water testing. There’s even match funding available to boost the amount you raise.
Find out more about launching a campaign with Crowdfunder:
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Fundraising as a water-based business
More water-based businesses – from surf schools and coasteering providers to paddle-sport instructors – are choosing to use our water testing kits before taking customers into the water.
Investing in real time water testing from Bactiquick has clear advantages for businesses. Accurate and reliable testing helps reduce the risk of water-borne illness, giving customers the confidence to get in the water and trust the experience you’re delivering. Demonstrating that you take water quality seriously can strengthen your reputation and set your services apart. Real time testing also protects your staff, reducing sickness-related disruption and helping you run smoother, more cost-effective operations.
Adding just 50 pence to the cost of a lesson could enable a surf school to test its main locations regularly, or you could choose to split the cost of the testing kits with your neighbouring coastal operators, sharing results across the community.
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What return on investment can businesses see from real time water testing?
Real time testing detects contamination within 15 minutes. As a water-based business, this information helps you build trust with your communities. Where water quality is found to be lacking, water testing enables any issues to be identified and isolated, which prevents any damage to business reputation or subsequently to public health.
How do I start a water testing community fundraiser?
Begin by identifying a local need and gathering a small group of supporters. Decide how you want to monitor, protect or improve your water environment, whether through testing, awareness or community action. Many fundraising campaigns start with simple steps, such as setting up a testing programme, partnering with local organisations, or launching a fundraiser.
Does Bactiquick support Crowdfunder campaigns?
Yes. We’re supporting the first 10 Crowdfunder campaigns with £50 each to help them get started.
