Saturday 2nd July 2011 Thornbridge Hall, Derbyshire Wear an item of clothing etc that represents India for an extra bit of fun! This July, the gates of Thornbridge Hall in Derbyshire once again swing open as small charities come together for the FSI Challenge, a day that mixes fundraising and family fun to benefit small

Much has been happening at Joy Home to improve the health and safety of the children.  Annie has worked hard to persuade and cajole the builders to complete the compound wall.  This was necessary to help keep out snakes - some of which exceed 2 metres in length and are venomous.

Christmas Direct, our scheme to provide the children and widows in our care with a fabulous Christmas is made complete by receiving photos of the celebrations.  Annie, Martin and Omega, together with their staff at Bethel and Joy Homes, work tirelessly to ensure that they all have an amazing time. They have a special dinner

It is always wonderful to receive photos from our homes in India.  These latest are from Joy Children's Home and show the children enjoying their food!  People eat only with their right hand in India - cutlery is not usually used.  Hands are always washed thoroughly before eating. Annie and Martin

Rock Solid, THE youth group of Holy Trinity Church, Hurdsfield in Macclesfield, held a sponsored 'Lock In and Stay Awake' event in the church, when they pledged to stay awake for 24 hours!  One or two managed it..!  Grace and Paul Nadin-Salter, of India Direct were very moved by their efforts to raise money for

Johnson, the gardener, continues to work hard in the garden.  A new pump has just been installed to the garden well, to help him with the watering which was a huge task.  The cyclones caused a lot of damage to the garden but it has recovered well under his expert hand. The children's