Phil and Marc are raising money for The Fursa Trust

Philip Makinson is raising money for The Fursa Trust
Celebrating the birthday of Phil and Marc

on 14 June 2025

We are committed to creating a world where all children, regardless of circumstance, can lead a life of choice and opportunity. We educate with after-school programmes & high school support. We empower families through workshops & guidance. And we elevate through mentorship & experiences.

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This year, we are celebrating our 50th birthdays — and instead of gifts, we're asking friends and family to support a cause that's very close to our hearts: The Fursa Trust.

As some of you may know, Marc is a trustee of Fursa, and Ruhi, the inspriational founder, is a close friend. We've seen first hand the powerful work this charity does for children in underserved communities in Nairobi.

‘Fursa’ means opportunity in Swahili — and that’s exactly what this charity provides. From after-school programmes and high school support to family workshops, Fursa gives children the tools, confidence, and hope they need to build brighter futures.

The after-school club has been so popular that Fursa is now building a Resource Centre — a much-needed, dedicated space to meet the growing demand and help even more young people thrive. It’s set to open in June — take a look at the progress so far!

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While we appreciate some of you have already been incredibly generous with your time and money celebrating with us, we would be so grateful if you'd consider marking our milestones by contributing anything you can to this amazing work. As Fursa is a small organisation, your donation will have a direct and meaningful impact on the children: here’s what a donation can achieve:

£15 could provide 10 children with a daily snack for a month

£25 could buy pencils, books and notepads for 20 children for a term

£40 could give 10 children a trip beyond their neighbourhood

£80 could pay a teacher’s salary for a month

Thank you so much for helping us celebrate in a way that gives back. 💛

Phil and Marc

Donation summary

Total
£1,901.00
+ £425.25 Gift Aid
Online
£1,901.00
Offline
£0.00

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