Leaving no child behind during India’s Covid-19 lockdown

Leaving no child behind during India’s Covid-19 lockdown

On 24 March 2020, due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the Government of India ordered a nationwide lockdown limiting the movement of 1.3billion people. Our partners Transform Schools, People For Action were concerned by the potential impact this could have on students and...
Kusuma School of Biological Science’s Covid-19 test approved

Kusuma School of Biological Science’s Covid-19 test approved

Researchers from our partners, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Kusuma School of Biological Science (KSBS), have developed a detection test for Covid-19 that has been approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The test has the ability to...
Helping to keep those in need nourished.

Helping to keep those in need nourished.

We are supporting organisations at the forefront of the COVID-19 response to help Londoners weather this difficult time.  Food insecurity has been one of the first problems to appear as a result of the crisis and in recognition of this we have given a £10,000 grant to...
Feeding vulnerable children and their families

Feeding vulnerable children and their families

We have match-funded donations of £20,000 awarded to Chefs in Schools as part of their Emergency Appeal to ensure that vulnerable children and their families are fed during this challenging time. Chefs In Schools provide hot, healthy and tasty food in schools with a...
Support for frontline health workers in London

Support for frontline health workers in London

We have donated £10,000 to support the wellbeing of frontline staff working in some of London’s hospitals during the Covid-19 crisis. While the crisis has brought huge difficulties for many in the UK and elsewhere, it has also been an opportunity to appreciate the...