£1 Donation from Every Hydra Sold to Support Vital Mountain Rescue Operations
Everything Electrical, part of the Velair Group, is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW). Beginning January 2025, £1 from every Hydra sold will be donated to support the life-saving work of Mountain Rescue teams across England and Wales.
The partnership was inspired by a personal experience involving Velair Group CEO, Matt Anderson, who required Mountain Rescue assistance during a climb on Snowdon. Following an incident on the mountain, Mountain Rescue volunteers helped Matt to safety, leaving a lasting impression of their dedication and skill.
“Experiencing firsthand the extraordinary work of Mountain Rescue volunteers gave me a new perspective on how vital their services are,” said Matt Anderson, CEO of Velair Group. “These teams operate in the toughest of conditions to save lives, relying heavily on donations to continue their work. It’s a privilege to support them through our Everything Electrical brand and the success of the Hydra product line.”
Gruff Owen is chair of Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team (MRT), the team that was involved in Matt’s rescue: “This was one of two incidents on that day in April,” he says, “and more than 20 of our team members were involved that afternoon. Llanberis is the busiest team in the country with over 320 incidents in 2024 and we rely on donations and financial support to enable our small charity to provide this service on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and the surrounding mountains. It’s rare to hear from a casualty after an incident, so we’re especially grateful to Matt for his generosity.”
The hand dryer at the centre of this campaign, the Hydra, is a compact, low-carbon, stainless steel high-speed hand dryer, designed for efficiency and durability. Backed by a 3-year, 24-hour replacement manufacturer’s warranty, the Hydra is an industry-leading solution for modern, sustainable washrooms. To further amplify awareness of this partnership, the Hydra anded with the Mountain Rescue logo, helping to promote the charity and raise widespread awareness for their life-saving work.
Everything Electrical anticipates selling more than 4,000 Hydras annually, with further growth expected in the coming years. This partnership reflects a commitment to giving back to the community and supporting the volunteers who make outdoor adventures safer for everyone.
Mike Park is the Chief Executive Officer of Mountain Rescue England and Wales (MREW): “Connections with businesses like this give us an opportunity to let more people know about our work as unpaid volunteers,” he says, “and the potential to add up to £4,000 into our funds this year is really appreciated.
MR volunteers responded to over 3000 incidents last year, from rescuing stranded hikers and climbers like Matt to critical medical emergencies in the mountains. With ongoing growth in the number of people visiting national parks and enjoying outdoor activities, our work has never been more essential.”
As the Hydra range continues to grow in popularity, Everything Electrical looks forward to developing a long and meaningful partnership with Mountain Rescue England and Wales, ensuring their vital efforts are supported for years to come.
For more information about Everything Electrical and the Hydra range, visit: Velair Group | We make Everything electrical – Hydra 9
To learn more about Mountain Rescue England and Wales or to donate directly, visit www.mountain.rescue.org.uk or, for the Llanberis team, https://llmrt.org/.
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