ABP's Port of Southampton supports Wetwheels

We are delighted that Wetwheels has been announced as ABP's Port of Southampton’s Charity of the Year for 2022, voted for by ABP Southampton Region staff. 

Each year charities that staff can fundraise for, with a strong presence in Southampton or Hampshire, are nominated by employees. All employees then have the chance to vote for their preferred charity from a shortlist. Money raised this year will go directly to Wetwheels’ Hamble and Solent. 

Andy Fell, Chairman of the Wetwheels Foundation, says: “We are absolutely delighted to have been chosen as ABP’s Charity of the Year. It is wonderful recognition for the work we do locally and will help not only raise much-needed funds but also shine a light on our work with disabled people of all ages across the region by providing barrier-free boating experiences in our rich and diverse coastal waters. We look forward to a year of fun and excitement on the water and working with ABP and their employees.”

Alastair Welch, Regional Director of ABP Southampton, says: “Charity of the Year is an important and special initiative to us because we get to contribute to causes that matter to our people, who often have a personal experience of that charity. That is the case with Wetwheels, which serves such a great purpose by giving people with disabilities the opportunity to experience something they might not otherwise. We are thrilled to be working with them this year.”