Future Water Association - Impact Report 2024
Date published:
November 6, 2025
Our Impact Report 2024 highlights a year of progress, featuring insights from our Chairman, Mark Smith, and CEO, Paul Horton, and showcases how our members, partners, and team are shaping the future of the sector.
What you’ll find inside:
- Forewords from leadership – reflections on the challenges and opportunities facing the water sector.
- Our year in numbers – key metrics including membership growth, event engagement, and digital reach.
- Thematic focus – how ‘Having the Honest Conversation’ guided sector-wide discussions and initiatives.
- Member and working group highlights – insights into innovation competitions, regulatory guidance, and professional development programs.
- Events and sector representation – from Water Dragons competitions to high-profile speaking engagements.
- Key reports and research – including the Future Water Report Card, IP & Innovation insights, and Building a Societal License.
- Looking ahead – our priorities for AMP8, workforce development, and innovation.
The full Future Water Association Impact Report 2024 is available to read online. Click below to explore the complete report, scroll through the pages, and see how we are driving change across the UK water sector:
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