Contribute Towards a Solar Water Pump — From £25
A full solar water pump costs £1,800 to install. Donors who prefer a smaller contribution can give from £25 towards a pooled solar water pump. Multiple donations are combined until the full installation cost is reached, at which point HNCO begins construction. Every contributor shares in the reward of providing clean water to approximately 100 people for a minimum of 20 years. Contributions can be made as a one-off gift or as a monthly recurring donation.
Choose Your Contribution
How Pooled Solar Water Pump Contributions Work
Pooled contributions follow a simple process that allows donors at any budget level to fund a large-scale water project.
Donor contributes from £25
Any amount from £25 upwards is accepted. There is no maximum.
HNCO pools contributions
Donations are collected into a dedicated solar water pump fund until the £1,800 installation threshold is reached.
Construction begins
Once the fund reaches £1,800, HNCO allocates the solar water pump to a community in Pakistan, Africa, Indonesia, or Malaysia and begins the installation process.
Pump is installed
The solar water pump is constructed, tested, and handed over to the beneficiary community within 2-3 months.
Pooled contributions are not assigned to a specific solar water pump at the point of donation. The fund operates on a first-in, first-built basis — once enough contributions have accumulated to cover a full installation, the next pump in HNCO's pipeline is commissioned.
What a £25 Contribution Funds
Every pound contributed towards a solar water pump goes directly to one of the components required for installation.
| Contribution | What It Covers (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| £25 | Pipe fittings or tap components |
| £50 | Section of the pipe distribution network |
| £100 | Portion of the borehole drilling cost |
| £250 | Submersible pump components |
| £500 | Solar panel array (partial) |
| £1,000 | Drilling + pump mechanism |
| £1,800 | Full solar water pump installation |
These are illustrative — HNCO does not ring-fence individual contributions to specific components. All contributions are pooled to fund complete installations. The breakdown shows the scale of what each amount contributes towards.
There are no administration fees deducted from contributions. Every penny goes to construction and installation. HNCO's operational costs are funded separately, and the organisation's fund allocation and accountability details are publicly available.
Pooled Contribution vs Full Solar Water Pump Donation
Donors choosing between a pooled contribution and a full £1,800 solar water pump donation should consider 3 differences.
| Pooled Contribution (from £25) | Full Donation (£1,800) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dedication plaque | Not available — pooled funds are not attributed to a single donor | Available — plaque with donor's chosen name (up to 25 characters) |
| Completion report | Not issued for individual pooled contributions | Full completion report with photos sent to donor |
| Sadaqah jariyah reward | Yes — the donor earns reward proportional to their contribution | Yes — full reward for funding the entire installation |
| Installation attribution | Shared across multiple contributors | Attributed to the single donor |
Donors who want a personalised dedication, a named plaque, and a completion report should consider the full £1,800 solar water pump donation or the £150 hand water pump, which includes all of these features at a lower price point.
Donors who prioritise contributing to the largest possible community impact — regardless of personal attribution — will find the pooled contribution the most flexible option.
Pooled Contribution vs Hand Water Pump
Some donors weighing a £25 to £150 contribution towards a solar water pump may also consider donating a complete hand water pump at £150. The two options serve different purposes.
£150 Hand Water Pump
- A fully funded, individually attributed water pump
- A dedication plaque in their chosen name
- A completion report with photos
- Clean water for up to 4 families for 10+ years
£150 Contribution Towards Solar Pump
- A share in a larger community water project serving ~100 people for 20+ years
- No individual plaque or completion report
- The knowledge that the contribution funds a higher-capacity system
Neither option is better in absolute terms. The hand pump vs solar water pump comparison covers the broader differences between the two pump types. The choice depends on whether the donor values personal attribution (hand pump) or maximum community scale (pooled solar contribution).
Monthly Contributions Towards a Solar Water Pump
Donors can set up a monthly water pump donation that contributes a fixed amount each month towards pooled solar water pump installations. Monthly giving allows donors to build towards a significant contribution over time without a single large payment.
| Monthly Amount | Annual Total | Time to Fund a Full Solar Pump |
|---|---|---|
| £25/month | £300/year | 6 years (as part of pooled fund) |
| £50/month | £600/year | 3 years (as part of pooled fund) |
| £100/month | £1,200/year | 18 months (as part of pooled fund) |
| £150/month | £1,800/year | 12 months (funds a full pump annually) |
Monthly contributions are pooled with other donors' contributions. A donor giving £150/month accumulates £1,800 over 12 months — enough to fund a complete solar water pump independently. At that point, HNCO can attribute the installation to the donor and provide a completion report and dedication plaque if requested.
Monthly giving also qualifies as sadaqah jariyah — the regular act of giving generates ongoing reward, and the water pump itself continues to produce reward for the donor once installed.
Pooled Contributions as Sadaqah Jariyah
A pooled contribution towards a solar water pump qualifies as sadaqah jariyah in the same way as a full water pump donation. The spiritual reward is not contingent on funding an entire pump alone. A donor who contributes £25 towards a solar water pump that serves 100 people for 20 years earns reward proportional to their contribution for the full duration of the pump's operational life.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) identified water as the best form of charity. This applies regardless of whether the donor funds the entire water source or contributes a portion. The key factor is the donor's intention (niyyah) to provide water for the sake of Allah.
Pooled contributions can also be given during sacred periods such as Ramadan and Muharram to benefit from multiplied reward.
Constraints and Limitations
Donors should be aware of the following constraints when making pooled contributions.
No individual completion report
Pooled contributors do not receive an individual completion report. HNCO issues completion reports only for full water pump donations (£150 hand pump or £1,800 solar pump) where the installation is attributable to a single donor.
No dedication plaque
The 25-character dedication plaque is available only on individually funded water pumps. Pooled solar water pumps do not carry a named plaque.
No specific location selection
As with all HNCO water pump donations, the donor does not choose the installation location. The pooled fund is allocated to communities based on assessed need.
Fund pooling timeline
HNCO does not guarantee a specific date by which pooled contributions will accumulate to the £1,800 threshold. The timeline depends on the volume of contributions received. During high-giving periods such as Ramadan, the threshold is reached faster.
Refund policy
Once a contribution is made, it enters the pooled fund and cannot be refunded or redirected to a different project.
Contribute towards a solar water pump
Share in the reward of providing clean water to 100 people. Give from £25 now or set up a monthly contribution to build towards a full installation.