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Event Overview
Every year, millions of people around the world suffer from preventable diseases caused by contaminated water. For communities without access to clean drinking water, daily life is a constant struggle. Children walk miles to collect water that isn’t safe, and families face the risk of illness with every sip.
The Clean Water Project transforms this global issue into a hands-on, purpose-driven charity team building activity where you can make a real difference. Working together, participants build fully functional water filtration systems while blindfolded to simulate the challenges faced by those living without access to clean water. Each completed filter is donated to communities in Uganda and other developing regions, providing up to two years of clean, safe water for around 300 people.
This corporate charity team building activity combines practical problem-solving with empathy, emotional intelligence and teamwork, leaving every participant with a deep sense of purpose and pride. Each kit also includes a unique tracking ID, allowing teams to follow their filter’s journey and see it being used by the communities they have helped.
Event Features
FORMAT
IN PERSON
VENUE
INDOOR
LOCATION
UK WIDE
GROUP SIZE
2 - 1,000
DURATION
1 - 1.5 HOURS
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What’s Included
- Two water filter kits per team
- All tools and assembly materials
- Expert facilitators and step-by-step instructions
- Empathy challenges
- Energising warm-up and debrief activities
- Filter tracking system with live updates
- Full event set-up and pack-down
- Fully mobile team – we travel to your chosen venue, anywhere in the UK
- Free venue-finding service
- Public liability insurance
- Full risk assessment
How It Works
- The charity team building event begins with a moving introduction that connects your team’s efforts to the real-world water crisis. Participants see powerful images and videos of communities struggling without safe water and learn how their teamwork today will help change that reality.
- Teams of 3–5 people receive their water filter kits, with all the components, tools and instructions needed to build two life-saving water filters: one household filter and one emergency filter.
- Working together (sometimes blindfolded), participants assemble the filters, learning to communicate, trust and support one another. Our expert facilitators guide teams throughout the process, ensuring every participant is involved and inspired.
- Once complete, each team tests their filters, adds their personal message and decorates the exterior, creating a human connection with the family who will receive it.
- Every filter is inspected and given a unique tracking ID. Teams can photograph their code and later follow the journey of their filter to see where it’s delivered and who it’s helping.
- All filters are distributed through our charity partner to communities in Uganda, providing clean water for up to 300 people per filter.
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Outcomes
Boost your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts while strengthening teamwork, empathy and communication, and make a lasting impact by building life-saving water filtration systems that protect communities and provide access to clean, safe drinking water.
Team collaboration
Problem-solving
Empathy
Purpose & motivation
CSR
Real-world impact
Saving Lives
Every filter built during The Clean Water Project team building activity is more than a product; it’s a lifeline. Each unit provides clean, safe water for up to 300 people for two years, preventing deadly waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid and dysentery. Through our trusted charity partners in developing countries like Uganda, these filters are distributed to the communities that need them most. After your event, your team can track their filter online and see photos of it being used, as a vivid reminder that their effort, collaboration and care have directly saved lives.
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FAQs
The Clean Water Project is a hands-on, purpose-driven charity team building activity where teams build real water filtration systems that are donated to communities without access to clean drinking water. Guided by expert facilitators, participants work in small groups to assemble two filters using the provided kits and tools. Part of the build is completed blindfolded to simulate the challenges faced by those living without clean water, encouraging communication, empathy and teamwork. Once finished, the filters are quality-checked and assigned a unique tracking ID so your team can later see photos of their filters in use and the lives it’s helping to protect.
The Clean Water Project is ideal for organisations that want to combine Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with an engaging team building activity. It’s designed for companies that care about making a real difference, while strengthening collaboration, empathy and shared purpose. Whether for a team building event, company away day or conference, this activity brings people together to do something that matters, building life-saving water filters that directly improve lives around the world.
The charity team building activity is fully scalable, suitable for small teams of 2 or large groups of up to 1,000+ participants.
A typical session lasts 60–90 minutes, including the introduction, build and debrief. The duration can be adjusted to fit your schedule.
The Clean Water Project is completely mobile and can be delivered anywhere in the UK, whether at your office, conference or chosen venue. If you don’t have a venue in mind, we can help you find the perfect space for your event at no extra charge.
Each filter has a unique tracking ID that allows your team to follow its journey. Around 8–12 weeks after the charity team building event, you’ll receive an update and a photo of your filter being used by the recipient community.
Yes, absolutely. The Clean Water Project is designed to scale seamlessly for large groups and conferences of over 1,000 participants. Our experienced event team manages all logistics, materials and facilitation to ensure every participant is engaged and the experience runs smoothly, no matter the group size.
Yes, it works brilliantly for small groups starting from 2 participants. Smaller groups experience deep collaboration and reflection as everyone plays an essential role in the build.
No. All tools, parts and clear step-by-step instructions are provided. Expert facilitators guide your team throughout, ensuring an enjoyable, rewarding experience for all.
The Clean Water Project team building activity creates lasting change by giving communities access to clean, safe drinking water. Each filter built during your event provides up to 300 people with clean water for two years, protecting families from preventable diseases such as cholera and typhoid. Through our charity partners in counties like Uganda, the filters are delivered directly to the communities that need them most. Your team can later track their specific filter and see photos of it in use.