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Closed 07/06/2026

Home for the Elderly at Thannirpalli

Campaign by www.bgct.org.uk

The Saccidananda Ashram (Shantivanam) runs a home for the elderly which provides accommodation for and looks after up to 25 elderly men and women who have no-one else looking after them.

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Closed 07/06/2026

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BGCT helps by making grants to 4 Indian charities who run 9 projects around the Saccidananda Ashram the Trust has decided to support, concentrating on education, training, helping the elderly and the relief of need. Because we spend so little on admin 99% of income is available for grant-making.

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The Saccidananda Ashram (Shantivanam) runs a home for the elderly which provides accommodation for and looks after up to 25 elderly men and women who have no-one else looking after them. The Home has a manager and Fr Pinto from the Ashram keeps an eye on it. BGCT provided funds for the construction of the extension to the home, in which the residents now live, and now provides funds for the home's running costs.

Donation summary

Total
£494.73
Online
£18.73
Offline
£476.00
Direct
£18.73
Fundraisers
£0.00

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