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31st July 2024

SUEZ announces sponsorship of The Dive Project supporting children’s mental health and marine conservation education

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, is proud to announce its sponsorship of The Dive Project Cornwall based in Porthkerris. The not-for-profit Community Interest Company aims to support children, with their resilience and mental health whilst also educating them about the environment and marine conservation.

The Dive Project Cornwall focusses on providing children with the opportunity to learn about the importance of marine conservation and environmental protection through hands on experiences such as diving and beach cleans. By immersing children in the under water world, the charity aims to instil a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world while teaching them valuable skills such as teamwork and perseverance.

‘We are excited to partner with SUEZ, it was great to be able to show some of the team around our basecamp to look at what we do and how we can make such a difference to young lives’ said Andy Forster, founder of the charity ‘ by working with local businesses and receiving sponsorship it enables us to be able to continue this really valuable work.’

SUEZ is thrilled to be able to support this important initiative that not only promotes good mental health and resilience in children but also encourages them to become advocates for the environment. SUEZ run on the behalf of Cornwall Council, visitor centres which aim to educate the local community about waste, recycling and the environment . In working with this organisation it ensures that the environmental education extends outside of the classroom to help protect the Cornish countryside and beaches.

Mark Hillson, General Manager for SUEZ in Cornwall said ‘we live in such a beautiful part of the country and through our sponsorship we hope to empower children to make a positive impact on the world around them and to help protect our oceans and marine life’

To learn more about the free visitor centres run by SUEZ and how to book a tour visit suezcornwall.co.uk/contact/book-a-visit/

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