“I am delighted with the success of the Learn to Swim project and congratulate Southern Water on increasing participation and encouraging members of the community to get involved in sport. In helping more than 500,000 children learn to swim and feel more confident in the water, the scheme will have lasting benefits for those children. Congratulations to Southern Water on their fantastic work.” – Gerry Sutcliffe, Minister for Sport

“The Learn To Swim project is a wonderful scheme. The life-saving skills it teaches youngsters give parents such a huge feeling of confidence. The scheme should be held up as an example for all other water companies in the UK to follow. They will probably tell me that they are doing good things – but they are certainly not doing anything like what Southern Water is doing. I congratulate Southern Water on their wonderful achievement.” – Kate Hoey, MP for Vauxhall, London Commissioner for Sport and former Sports Minister

“ASA badges are never awarded lightly. If children earn a Southern Water/ASA Learn to Swim badge, it’s a sure bet that they really can swim, will be able to have fun and be safe in and around water for the rest of their lives.” – David Sparkes, Chief Executive, Amateur Swimming Association