SEVERN Trent customers in Worcestershire are being asked to cast their votes in the water company’s ‘Neighbourgood’ scheme and choose 10 projects to win £2,500 worth of funding.
The new community initiative was launched in September 2024 to support local causes that matter most by offering the grant, as well as hands-on help from volunteer employees.
In Worcester, the Talking News group has been nominated.
Starting in 1978, Worcester Talking News has brought local news, stories, and books to life for visually impaired people – completely free of charge.
They hope to use the money to improve their volunteer space.
Severn Trent received a number of applications from across the region, and is now calling on the public to take a look through the shortlist and pick the top ten to receive the grant and volunteer support.
The shortlist of all of the projects to make it through to the public vote is available to view on the Severn Trent website. From there, people will be able to pick their favourites, with the winners announced in September.
Liz Heath, Social Impact Lead at Severn Trent, said: “It was great to see so many applications for the NeighbourGOOD scheme again this year, which shows just how important projects like this are to our communities.
“Last year we had over 13,000 votes from the public, with so many people visiting our website and voting for the cause closest to them. We’re encouraging as many people to vote again and have their say.
“We’re determined to make our region a better place by being more than just a water company to our communities.”
Visit stwater.co.uk/neighbourgood-scheme/ to cast your vote.
