Foodbuy Group welcomes Lawrence Harvey as Chief Operating Officer UK&I
4th June 2026
Foodbuy Group and our parent company and largest client, Compass Group UK & Ireland, have hit a significant charity milestone - funding 450 clean water projects to communities in need.
Working with the charity Drop4Drop, Compass and Foodbuy Group provide funding to support the installation of wells and essential infrastructure for communities in developing countries through the sales of Life Water products.
Since the partnership began in 2014, we have supported thousands of people gain access to clean water. The most recent project in Buwere A Village, Uganda, sees a population of 325 people supported.
Every purchase of Life Water products across Compass and Foodbuy Group contributes to the Drop4Drop cause, which supports accountable, effective and efficient provision of clean water. This is proven to transform lives, create opportunities and lays the foundations for a brighter future.
Drop4Drop also strives for community empowerment, recruiting local labourers and training the community on maintenance and hygiene education. This means the benefits to the community are far-reaching and long-term.
Salongo Martin, Community member in Buwere A Village said: “For many years, our village woke up before sunrise for one reason - to search for clean water. The nearest source of clean water was far away. Mothers and children walked long distances under the hot sun, carrying heavy jerrycans. The water they collected was often dirty. Because of this, many people became sick. Children missed school. Parents missed work. Hospital visits became normal.
“Clean water felt like a dream - we hoped for change. Then one day, that change came. Our community now has access to safe and clean water. This project is going to reduce illness, save time, and create new opportunities for our children and families.”
Simon Konecki, Life Water and Drop4Drop Founder said: “We’re extremely proud to celebrate 450 clean water projects delivered through our partnership with Compass Group UK & Ireland and Foodbuy. Each project represents lives changed through access to clean, safe water.
As we look ahead, we’re excited to be on the journey toward reaching our 500th project together - an incredible milestone that reflects the scale and strength of this partnership.
Our heartfelt thanks go to Compass and Foodbuy for their vision, dedication, and commitment to driving such meaningful impact. Together, we’re shaping a legacy of positive change that will continue to grow for years to come.”
Andy Jones, MD, One Retail said: “Our longstanding partnership with Life Water and Drop4Drop is one we’re all very proud of. It truly demonstrates the power of impactful collaboration and the positive change that can be made when organisations work together. This is a very special and humbling milestone.”
