The Emmanuel Trust

Public benefits

The objects of The Emmanuel Trust are: (a) the relief of poverty in India and elsewhere by means of financial and practical support for community programmes for the young and the poor, the development of and support for local and national agencies dealing with alcohol and substance addiction and the support of local initiatives by Christian

churches in India and elsewhere targeted at the poor and disadvantaged; (b) the advancement of education in India and elsewhere by means of financial and other provision for the establishment and operation of educational facilities; (c) to promote the Christian faith throughout the world by means of the provision of financial and practical support for local Christian churches in India and elsewhere. The direct benefit that flow from (a) is the relief of poverty amongst young people in India. The direct benefit that flow from (b) is the improvement of the life chances of children and young people who attend school and other educational events and activities. This improvement is achieved by the development of life and social skills that help to equip children and young people to realise their full potential as active and responsible citizens. It also provides improved spiritual, mental and/or physical outcomes and reduced levels of anxiety and fear. The direct benefit that flow from (c) include improved spiritual, mental and/or physical outcomes and reduced levels of anxiety and fear. These benefits are evidenced through continued attendance at events and activities by participants as well as their feedback, including correspondence between donors and sponsored children. The purposes of our charity does not lead any identified harm. The trust’s beneficiaries are generally young people, in particular those with health problems including mental health problems, education needs and children with limited family support.

What your organisation does

The Trust organises sponsorship, fundraising and donations in order to make regular grants to charitable organisations in India that support the Trust's objectives.