Cambridgeshire Thriving Communities and Anglian Water

Following on from RECOUP’s successful grant award for the Beyond The Surface Project – which will see a Seabin deployed to help to clean waterways, assess microplastics and engage communities through education, RECOUP attended a celebration event marking a milestone for funded groups.

Held on 1 July at the Bird Watching Centre in the Rutland Water, attendees included recent funding recipients and community organisations to focus on recognising success and strengthening community partnerships.

Alongside the celebration, attendees took part in a series of short, practical workshops designed to build skills and maximise impact.

These sessions covered:

• Social media and content creation to help organisations share their stories
• Guidance on Priority Services Register and Extra Care support
• Opportunities for staff volunteering partnerships
• An overview of Anglian Water’s education programmes in school

The event, introduced by Anglian Water CEO Mark Thurston and Citizen Hub Founder Alex Hughes, emphasised the importance of ongoing support beyond financial investment, ensuring funded groups can continue to deliver meaningful outcomes in their communities.

By bringing organisations together in person, the day also created valuable networking opportunities, helping build stronger connections across the region.

RECOUP would also like to extend its thanks to Anglian Water for the invitation and for the opportunity to be part of such a positive and impactful event.