Children's Trust Nepal

Although we began in 2004, it wasn’t until 2011 when we raised enough funds for our own building that we fell within the remit of the Charities Commission here in the UK. They set out strict conditions covering the aims and fundraising undertaken by charities, and well as rules on beneficiaries and money management.

Through our Housefather we have also been officially registered as a Nepalese NGO since 2004, called Faith Foundation Nepal. (An NGO is a ‘non-government organisation’ and typically associated with developmental or charitable purposes, or causes such as protection of the environment.)

Can we be sure donations are spent wisely?

Most certainly. The charity is run by a very dedicated group of volunteers with costs being kept to the very minimum – bank charges for money transfers and stall fees for our fund-raising events. Any other costs we might incur (prizes, travel to our events, website fees and leaflet printing) are personally donated by the charity’s Trustees.

Do the children maintain contact with any family members?

Although most of our children are orphans, occasionally they may have other relatives who are simply unable to provide care themselves. We encourage them to maintain a connection, although it can be very difficult with the limited communications available, and when journeys to remote places might take several a the journey by foot.

Do you really ‘make a difference’?

We are totally committed to this. As well as providing the security of a new home and family for our children, we have always been keen to provide assistance within a wider community. The clean water supply we installed benefits more than 200 people on a daily basis, and since education provides the chance for self-improvement we have provided school packs as well as all our work with the village school itself. The adult literacy classes allowed 120 adults to learn to read and write their own language for the first time, and of course they can then take an active interest in their children’s learning too.

What does the future hold?

Our Home is now well-established and provides love and care for a constant stream of very needy children. As the older children complete their education and training and are able to move on to an independent life and future, unfortunately the poverty means there are always more children in desperate need of our help.

We also continue to take on a variety of projects outside the Home, so that our work can benefit the maximum number of people possible.