August 9th, 2022
For a special treat the older girls were taken out recently to reward all their studying and help in the hostel while other children enjoyed a trip out to the seaside to watch dawn rise over the sea.
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August 9th, 2022
In July ten people enjoyed a stroll along the Brightlingsea waterfront in Essex to visit the Batemans Tower. Although the tower’s name has nothing to do with our charity, supporter Anne Fitzgerald decided it was a perfect excuse for a ... read more »
February 23rd, 2022
We are delighted that, despite pandemic restrictions, and thanks to your support, we remain financially stable.
With the easing of restrictions, some of our regular fundraising events are returning, with the first of 2022 being a clothes swapping event in ... read more »
February 23rd, 2022
Madeline Peters organised various amazing fundraisers in 2021, from baking cakes, selling flowers and bunting, to running a half-marathon. Her fantastic, and continuing efforts, have raised more than £1,000 towards Batemans’ Grand 100 total.
Meanwhile, to mark her 80th birthday, ... read more »
February 23rd, 2022
Thanks to the hard work of our team in Chennai, Christmas, New Year and the celebration of Pongal was as busy a time for our youngsters as ever.
The children were treated to a special dinner out by local sponsors ... read more »
January 10th, 2022
We wish you all the very best of health and happiness as we move into 2022 and hopefully better times for all.
After a third wave of the Covid pandemic hit Chennai before Christmas, causing another lockdown of schools and ... read more »