The average family of four in Britain uses 500 litres of water a day. Yet in many parts of Africa the only water available is so polluted that it kills both the humans and wildlife that have to share its source.

Wilmslow Wells for Africa is a direct action charity run by volunteers and working through known and trusted contacts in Britain and Africa. Our aim is to improve life in drought-stricken areas of Africa by providing wells, pumps, dams and water collection equipment.

We keep administration costs to a minimum: more than 98% of everything we raise is pumped straight into water projects. Over 25 years, we have raised £532,689, undertaken over 90 projects (some involving multiple wells) and spent £5968 on running costs.

Just imagine…

		Not having a tap in your house.
		Walking a mile to collect polluted water for cooking and drinking.
		Five of your eight children dying of water-borne diseases.

Brenda Mottershead, a British teacher, witnessed these shocking conditions in South Africa. They inspired her to establish Wilmslow Wells for Africa.

Now just imagine

the joy of having a well in your village from which everyone can draw clean water.

We have already brought water to more than 100 villages, but so much more needs to be done.

Preparation and maintenance of this website is kindly provided by supporters of Wilmslow Wells for Africa.