Help Us Save Local Hydrotherapy Facility
2025The Grimsby Telegraph launched its fundraising campaign to save the local hydrotherapy facility at Humberston Park School, after reporting on its potential closure due to surging energy costs.
Within just 24 hours, the community responded with extraordinary generosity, raising £40,000 – enough to keep the pool open for at least another year.
The campaign drew support from across the region, including major contributions from local businesses. One firm, Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, donated £30,000, while Lincs Tyres pledged £8,000. Fundraising efforts continue to help meet the pool’s full £60,000 annual running costs.
Gemma Rylatt, Trustee and Business Manager at Humberston Park School, told GrimsbyLive: “It’s been chaos – we’ve had an amazing response and have been inundated with messages and phone calls. We are so grateful because it’s making a huge difference.”
This campaign is a testament to the power of local journalism and community spirit – mobilising support, driving action, and delivering real-world impact in record time.
“It is absolutely incredible - £40k in 24 hours for our campaign to save Humberston Park Hydrotherapy Pool. It shows what an amazing town Grimsby is.”
Hannah Corken, head of news for the Humber region at Reach