News

  • Legacy provides financial boost


    May 27th, 2024
    Our 2023-24 end of year accounts show income significantly outstripped our expenditure in the last financial year, thanks largely to a wonderful legacy from Raymond Bissell, for which we are exceedingly grateful. This meant that as well as providing some ...
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  • Take part in our holiday maths quiz


    March 26th, 2024
    Fancy a little challenge? Why not have a go at our short Maths quiz provided by Batemans supporter Chris Glover? You can access the answers via the link at the bottom of this page.   1.   I think of a ...
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  • Trustee Marion’s Chennai visit


    March 25th, 2024
    This January trustee Marion Mills made her first visit to Satkaarya. “I was very reassured by the atmosphere in the hostel, the duty of care of the girls and their general demeanour and attitude towards each other. The girls were ...
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  • To the mountains and valleys


    March 25th, 2024
    Trustee Paul Crosby hosted a talk and slide show by his friend Paul Gallagher (pictured above) and fellow cyclist Dave, about their month-long unsupported cycling trip from Leh to Shimla through the amazing scenery of the Himalayas. Paul Gallagher, a ...
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  • More books please!


    March 25th, 2024
    Books, for learning and pleasure, have always gone hand in hand for Batemans-Satkaarya. So it was no surprise to receive a request for more group books for the hostel. However, it was  a complete surprise to learn that one of ...
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  • High tea is latest fundraising success


    March 25th, 2024
    Fundraising can be fun and we welcome new or tried-and-tested ideas to share. The Batemans support team in Essex stepped in to entertain local residents on what proved to be yet another grey and rainy February Sunday afternoon. A high-tea ...
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