A COUPLE who run a successful branch of a charitable water business are set to see the results of their work first hand on a trip to Zimbabwe.

Clive Ferguson and Manetta Leigh own a local franchise of Aquaid, hwich supplies water to companies. The eco-friendly business has also contributed more than £1.6million to water-based projects in a variety of countries.

After eight years with the company the couple have been invited to witness life-saving projects being funded by the company's donations and will set off on April 22 for the one week stay.

They have already received heartwarming letters from children whose lives have been changed since their water supplies have been secured.

It may be the trip of a lifetime but the couple know it will be no jaunt.

"For us it won't be a holiday, we will be learning about other people," said Mr Ferguson. "It will give us a phenomenal insight."

The pair oversee supplies of more than 10,000 gallons of drinking water a week to hundreds of Kent-based customers, contributing to Aquaid's overall donation to good causes.