Here are a few more pictures from Patrick’s visit earlier this year, which tell more of the GRCT story. Missionvale, near Port Elizabeth (below) was as good as ever and the staff are brimming with ideas about how to do more for the community. Two Irish nuns, Sister Martha (pictured) and Sister Breda, […]
Catherine Michell
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Trustee Patrick Fleming visited South Africa in February, spending 10 days visiting our beneficiaries in various locations. Patrick met many people committed to making a difference. Despite the challenges they keep going, day in and day out. Two examples of such people Patrick met are Jacky and Johann. Jacky’s story Jacky Daniels lives in a […]
The GRCT funds more than 8,000 e’Pap meals for children each school day, with the invaluable help of our 14 local partners. This is all thanks to the consistent generosity of our supporters. Pictured: e’Pap breakfasts being enjoyed at Coldstream and in Hout Bay.
There is no doubt that the last few years have been hard and hungry ones for many children in South Africa. However thanks to our supporters, the GRCT now funds more than 8,000 e’Pap meals for children each school day. In doing so, the GRCT works with 13 partners in […]
The GRCT trustees are always happy to visit schools to speak about the work of the GRCT. Our work resonates with young people and gives them a window into the world of children elsewhere. Alternatively, we have a recorded presentation which is designed specifically for schools and which you can use. […]
As they have done in previous years, Ingirid Morrison and her amazing community in Orkney raised over £4,000 for the GRCT in 2022. Thank you so much!
When considering new applications for funding, the GRCT trustees take into consideration certain key factors:
The GRCT trustees recently received full reports from all our partners. The reports emphasised the continued struggles within the poorer communities in which our beneficiaries are based – poverty, unemployment and social issues, but also once again highlighted that the children benefit hugely from the continued e’Pap meals. Here is […]
Our annual GRCT Christmas Sale and Coffee Morning on Friday raised over £3,000. Thank you to our supporters who came along, the stall holders, bakers and volunteers. We couldn’t do it without you!