Water Pump Donation Cost — Full Price Breakdown
HNCO offers water pump donations at 3 price points: a manual hand water pump at £150, a solar water pump at £1,800, and contributions towards a solar pump from £25. Every penny goes directly to construction and installation.
Water Pump Donation Options
Hand Water Pump
£150
- Serves up to 4 families
- 10+ year lifespan
- Installed within 2-3 weeks
- Completion report included
Solar Water Pump
£1,800
- Serves ~100 people
- 20+ year lifespan
- 8 taps, solar-powered
- Completion report included
Contribute
From £25
- Pooled towards solar pump
- Share in the reward
- Perfect for regular giving
What Your Donation Covers
Every water pump donation goes directly to construction and installation. HNCO operates a 100% donation policy — no administrative fees are deducted from water pump donations. The full cost breakdown for each pump type includes:
Hand Water Pump (£150)
- Site survey and groundwater assessment
- Borehole drilling (~30 metres)
- Pump mechanism and handle
- Concrete platform and drainage
- Dedication plaque (if requested)
- Community maintenance training
Solar Water Pump (£1,800)
- Site survey and engineering assessment
- Deep borehole drilling
- Submersible electric pump
- Solar panel array and wiring
- 8-tap distribution system
- Elevated water tank (where applicable)
Hand Pump vs Solar Pump: Cost Comparison
The cost difference between a hand water pump and a solar water pump reflects the scale of infrastructure and number of beneficiaries served. See the full hand pump vs solar pump comparison for a detailed breakdown.
Cost per person served
£37.50
Hand pump (4 families)
Cost per person served
£18
Solar pump (~100 people)
Cost per year of service
£15
Hand pump (10 years)
Why HNCO's Water Pump Costs Are Competitive
HNCO operates with minimal overheads by working directly with local volunteers and partners in Pakistan, Africa, Indonesia, and Malaysia. This direct approach means more of every donation goes to the ground.
The £150 hand pump price point is among the most affordable in the UK Islamic non-profit sector, while still covering full installation, a dedication plaque, and a completion report for every donor.
Choose Your Water Pump Donation
Every water pump you donate provides clean water as sadaqah jariyah for 10 to 20 years.
