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Introduction

The Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (the WHA) is a British trade association representing companies involved in the supply and distribution of water dispense systems including bottled water coolers, mains-fed (point-of-use – POU) water coolers, integrated tap systems, public hydration stations, and point of dispense and bar tap systems for hospitality, as well as products and services associated with hydration dispensers.

History and objectives

The Water Dispenser & Hydration Association (the WHA) is the only trade association in the UK representing the water dispense sector. It was formed in January 2020 as a result of a merger between two long-standing trade associations, the British Water Cooler Association (BWCA) and the European Drinking Water Cooler Association (EDWCA). As the leading association for the hydration systems dispensing industry, it is the single point of reference for those who require and supply hydration solutions. The WHA provides information, training, guidance, and regulations that are implemented, audited, and enforced ensuring quality and sustainability of the services offered by Members to their customers and end-users. It holds an annual conference and trade show. It has a strong ethos of environmental sustainability, and its members’ products aim to reduce use of single-use plastic bottles.

The WHA sets and maintains best practice standards of hygiene, safety, and service through mandatary auditing of all members and by running training courses and publishing guidelines.

Its strapline is Quality; Trust; Standards.

Governance

The WHA is governed by its Executive Council drawn from the membership. Members of the Council are non-executive volunteers. They also draw on the experience of specialist committees. It is run by a Secretariat headed by its General Manager. The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council change by rotation. The WHA adheres to strict industry association codes of conduct.

Members

https://twha.co.uk/find-a-member/

Corporate Social Responsibility

The WHA supports the charity Just a Drop and the industry, as a result, has funded several water sources for villages in Zambia through its fund-raising programme.

The Association is a member of CAFA – Climate Action for Associations.

Links

Website: https://twha.co.uk/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/water-dispenser-hydration-association

Twitter https://twitter.com/WHA_UK/header_photo

References

https://www.twinfm.com/sponsors-and-partners/sponsors-partners/water-dispenser-and-hydration-association

https://content.yudu.com/web/4494w/0A44ba1/VIAPR22/html/index.html?page=46&origin=reader

https://www.planet-vending.com/the-water-dispenser-hydration-association-embarks-on-membership-drive/

https://www.cateringinsight.com/water-dispenser-association-makes-splash-with-full-launch/

https://content.yudu.com/web/69r/0A1ig2y/VendingApr22/html/index.html?page=6&origin=reader

https://www.twinfm.com/sponsors-and-partners/sponsors-partners/water-dispenser-and-hydration-association

https://www.fmj.co.uk/just-a-drop-of-kindness-from-the-wha-transforms-the-lives-of-villagers-in-africa/

External links

https://watercoolerseurope.eu/

https://www.climateactionforassociations.org/

https://www.climateactionforassociations.org/

https://www.justadrop.org/

The Water Dispenser & Hydration Association

Categories

·        Trade associations based in UK

·        Hydration

·        Industry training and auditing

·        Water health and safety

·        Facilities management

·        Hospitality and catering

·        Sustainability