One of our partners, Isivuno (working in the Port Elizabeth townships), reported that: “285 preschool children through 9 preschools receive e’Pap every morning. Ingrid continues to oversee this project very efficiently. The feedback received from all the schools express their gratitude to the GRCT for providing e’Pap, as it is noticeable that […]
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The GRCT trustees received full reports from all our partners for our last trustee meeting. 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 regular e’Pap meals. Here […]
Ruth Burns, our Chair, reports: “I was overjoyed to return to South Africa in October last year to visit some of the GRCT’s beneficiaries. Our first stop was to represent the trustees in Knysna where 80 people gathered in St. George’s Anglican Church Hall to celebrate 20 years since the start […]
The date for our legendary GRCT Coffee Morning and Christmas Sale is Tuesday 28 November, 9 am to 1pm. We would love you to join us. Come and do some Christmas shopping and also enjoy tea, coffee and delicious homemade cake. The venue this year is the Oxshott Village Centre. This hugely popular […]
Did you know that the GRCT’s expenses are only around 1% of our income? If you attend our events or choose to support us by way of direct debit, you can therefore be assured that your donations really do go directly to the point of need.
It is very helpful for our long term planning to have some giving by way of standing order. You may already give this way and it makes a huge difference. If not, would you consider it? Please do go to our “How you can help” page for details on how to do so. […]
We have a new fundraising initiative called “Breakfast for Breakfast.” Host a breakfast and, in return, invite guests to donate towards the cost of e’Pap breakfasts for children in South Africa. The breakfast can be as straightforward as coffee and pastries, or a more elaborate meal. Please do contact us at enquiries@grct.org.uk for any […]
So why e’Pap in particular? e’Pap is made from wholegrain maize and soya beans. Vitamins are added into the mixture in a form that the body can easily absorb. e’Pap contains 24 micronutrients and four macronutrients which maximise absorption and “bio-efficacy” in the human body. This means that e’Pap will be absorbed into the […]
Could your school consider supporting us? 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 […]