by Abbie Bell | Mar 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
How wonderful our supporters are! Despite the anxieties that coronavirus has brought to them in UK (and abroad in the case of a few other friends), messages received almost daily tell of our children and heroic staff in India ever prominent in their thoughts. And, of...
by Abbie Bell | Mar 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
The junior branch of University College School in London is among Chiks’ greatest fans (its staff too, since a couple of these have even travelled out to Kerala to get to know the Homes). A range of past activities – always fun – have provided such vital cash...
by Abbie Bell | Jan 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
The children and young people in care accumulate quite a lot of clothing – for play, for school and for ‘best’. Washing and drying it – often for the next day’s use – can be quite a challenge in rainy seasons. Especially, as in the case of our busiest Home (with...
by Abbie Bell | Jan 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Delightful comments from supporters are always welcome – and so appreciated by what is a small all-volunteer team. Quite often money comes with the words, which is even more welcome! The really good news is that 2020 opened with another flurry of welcome words and...
by Abbie Bell | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Providing a secure and loving refuge for vulnerable people – essentially victims of poverty – was always the first priority for the couple running the Little Flower Home. Initially, that meant adults unable to care for themselves; later, through Chiks, separate...
by Abbie Bell | Oct 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
The worst of monsoon season damage for Chiks’ Homes, costing up to more than £70,000, was suffered by children and staff at our Carmel Matha Home, in the most severely hit district of Kerala. Thankfully, rapid responses from service organisations Lions and Rotary...
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