Fundraising

A small charity, funded predominantly by the efforts of volunteers in the U.K. but it makes a huge difference to the children in Kiambiu slum who would struggle to get an education without it

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It was a misty, moisty morning on Dartmoor in the South West of England, when Kitty and Christian set off at 6am to walk 26 miles across the moors. At this stage, they were accompanied by Kitty’s brother, Tim and his other son, Robin. As the day progressed, a further 14 intrepid walkers disappeared into the mist to trek distances across the moor from 2 – 15 miles.

Every walker was sponsored or had contributed to the Rossholme School in Kenya fund and the collecting tin was well rattled in the tea shop where we gathered in the morning and later in the pub in the village of Holne where we were all warmly welcomed.

It was in 2022 when Kitty first demonstrated her support for Rossholme by walking a marathon; last year, she was joined for the first time by her nephew, Christian Edbrooke so this year, her third marathon trek across Dartmoor, numerous others were invited to join in. Rossholme is very grateful to her for raising significant amounts and, as she and Christian completed over 27 miles this year, we called Joyce Aruga in Nairobi who was delighted to be able to thank them personally over the phone.

Most people in this rural community, comprising seven villages and hamlets on the Somerset/Devon border are aware of Rossholme and contribute in various different ways, including our collecting tins in the Stawley Village Shop and Tea Room and The Globe pub in Appley.

This happy get together on Dartmoor proved to be such a fun day for the participants and supporters – and several dogs as well – we hope it will become an annual fund-raising event.  The total raised so far is over £1700 and further donations are still coming in…thank you so much, Kitty, for initiating it!

We would still be delighted to receive donations.