The GRCT has agreed to fund a number of new projects this year, including: The Place of Hope and Mercy near Addo Elephant Park in the Sundays River Valley, Eastern Cape. This is in an area of huge need. The Place of Mercy and Hope has assisted those from disadvantaged […]
Yearly Archives: 2022
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The need in South Africa has increased significantly. Fortunately, the GRCT now has 13 partners working hard on the ground to help as far as they can with the increased need. Thanks to our committed partners and our faithful supporters, the GRCT has also been able to respond positively to new […]
Patrick Fleming’s fundraising walk has raised almost £7,000 for the GRCT! Here is his account of his journey. On Friday, 29 July I was up early to catch the 06.35 from Oxshott to Guildford and start my 75-hour adventure. It was a kaleidoscope of experiences – beautiful scenery (as well […]
An update from Patrick: “I completed the 75 miles yesterday in 61 hours 20 minutes after 30 hours of walking (including stops). Not only that, due to your generosity I have raised over £5,000 (including Gift Aid). THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your support. I am extremely grateful. For the […]
Patrick is almost there with his fundraising goal. Help him get there and even exceed it, before he heads off later this week on his epic fundraising walk for the GRCT! Patrick is about to enter his 75th year and is marking this milestone by walking 75 miles in 75 […]
Patrick Fleming, one of our founding trustees, is embarking on an epic fundraising walk for the GRCT! Patrick is about to enter his 75th year and is marking this milestone by walking 75 miles in 75 hours (roughly 25 miles a day over three consecutive days) to raise funds for […]
The GRCT has a long standing relationship with our partners in Port Elizabeth, and these relationships have led to further introductions and consequently an expansion of number of meals that we fund in that area. The photos from our recent trustee visit are of children at John Masiza Primary School, […]
Around 200 children, who live in an informal settlement on the outskirts of the town Despatch, visit local resident Jacky Daniels at her home for an e’Pap meal, which the GRCT funds. Jacky is working with two churches which oversee the supply of the e’Pap. Even the empty e’Pap bags […]
Missionvale Care Centre is a long standing partner of the GRCT which runs, among many other things, a primary school for children from the surrounding area. On a recent visit, GRCT trustee Patrick Fleming met some of the children at the school, children who feel the benefit of improved concentration […]