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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£130.6K
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Spending
£131.8K
Public benefits
The benefits which flow from our purpose includes increased educational opportunities for children at risk of entering the labour market at very young ages, perhaps as young as 9 years old, at approved schools meeting government criteria; enabling young people to gain nationally recognised academic qualifications; enhanced education and health
through the provision of school accommodation, daily food and medical care for young people from very disadvantaged areas; improved conditions of life through the provision of funds used for micro loans to start small businesses which empowers individuals and communities; increased health and reduction in time spent collecting water through the provision of small grants to improve the resources of rural communities especially with regard to water supply; empowerment of small educational groups through our experience, resources and contacts to better serve poor rural communities. The benefit is demonstrated through supporters receiving updates from their specific young person twice per year, one an educational report and the second a general report on well being and circumstances. Benefit is also demonstrated through success in government examinations, some students entering further education and others obtaining employment. This information is maintained by the school management and is available to us. Benefit is also evidenced with follow up with former students carried out by the school and from time to time by us to conduct one to one feedback with former students. Potential harm Children could be mistreated in the schools. The potential risk of this is greatly outweighed by the educational opportunities. We encourage our partners to carry out a system of child protection and they employ specifically trained to support the children and identify potential problems and recognise any signs of mistreatment. The schools are required to adhere to all requirements of the Indian law regarding such schools and are inspected by the Indian authorities. The management could misappropriate funds and we require monthly accounting and inspect facilities twice a year. This risk is greatly offset by the benefit of funds given. The beneficiaries are children and young adults in India and such other developing countries. There is no private benefit to the beneficiaries as all assets are owned by a registered Indian charity and they could not legally benefit by their sale.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
We sponsor children from very poor families in rural Andhra Pradesh and Telegana to go to and stay in school. We provide resources to employ teachers, provide materials, to give food and if needed accommodation in school hostels to support these children. We build and refurbish appropriate school facilities including building, accommodation,
kitchens, bathrooms and play areas. We are developing technical training facilities for non academic young people to gain skills for example in garment making, sewing, building skills, electrical work and welding. We network with a number of international partners to provide these services together. We do all of this through a 30 year partnership in India and we help them develop their resources and skills as appropriate. In village areas we provide small grants to improve facilities especially in the provision of bore holes for drinking water. In Sri Lanka we have given a grant to establish a small micro finance fund to help poor individuals start very small businesses. We take supporters, trainers and technical experts from time to time on trips to volunteer their skills and time with our Indian partners.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The prevention or relief of poverty
- The advancement of education
Who the charity helps
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Overseas/developing countries
- Unemployed/low income
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Education/training
- General charitable purposes
- Relief of poverty
- Rural development
