We’ve been making a difference to young lives in Romania for over 35 years. We now also use our skills and experience to enhance the lives of children here in the UK. You can discover more about our work in our 2025 annual report below
How your support helped in 2025
- We grant funded four projects in Romania and the UK, establishing new community partnerships in Hull and London.
- 200+ children were reached by our funded programmes.
- 150+ families were engaged through community activities.
- We continued our support for Casa Maria in Romania. The home continues to provide specialist residential care for 12 children with severe disabilities and complex needs. Throughout 2025, children benefited from personalised care, therapeutic support, education and opportunities to participate in activities that enhance independence and wellbeing.
- 5,000 shoeboxes distributed across Romania to children, teenagers and older adults. As well as to the children at Casa Maria, we distributed shoeboxes to over 20 other locations including schools, churches, residential care centres and community projects across Romania, bringing joy to those who need it most.
- 40+ volunteers dedicated thousands of hours to supporting our work.
- We continued to invest in our charity retail operations and fundraising activities to ensure our long-term sustainability.
Annual Reports
Annual Report 2024/2025
Accounts
Report of the Trustees & Financial Statements for 2024