What we do
The Karira Trust is a registered charity (No. 1136656) which was founded in January 2010. Our mission is “to provide schools in the Developing World with the facilities they need to educate children, and to give volunteers experience in charity project work.“
We sent teams of volunteers to Kenya in August 2010 and August 2011, where they worked with local builders and craftsmen to improve the facilities at Karira Primary School. Volunteers helped raise funds for the project – a total of over £25,000 to date. We decided to tackle the work over a number of years, to spread the fundraising burden.
The Trustee Board
The Karira Trust is a registered charity (No. 1136656) which was founded in January 2010. Our mission is “to provide schools in the Developing World with the facilities they need to educate children, and to give volunteers experience in charity project work.“
We sent teams of volunteers to Kenya in August 2010 and August 2011, where they worked with local builders and craftsmen to improve the facilities at Karira Primary School. Volunteers helped raise funds for the project – a total of over £25,000 to date. We decided to tackle the work over a number of years, to spread the fundraising burden.
The Trustee Board
Simon Beston has considerable experience of project work, having taken part in numerous projects in Zambia and Kenya over the last 10 years. Simon led our projects in Kenya in 2010 and 2011 and is responsible for the organisation of The Karira Trust projects. Simon has raised money for the Trust by running (for example the Berlin Marathon). Simon can be contacted by emailing simon@kariratrust.org.uk.
As a former head of the FCO’s Travel Advice Team, David Stock has a wealth of geographical and travel safety knowledge. He has undertaken project work in Tanzania, and, since relocating to Dorset, has raised money for the Trust by taking on the Great South Run. David is the Trust’s Financial Officer, and you can email him at david@kariratrust.org.uk.
Jessica Barrett was appointed as a Trustee in late 2011, having taken part as a project volunteer in both 2010 and 2011. You can contact Jess by emailing jessica@kariratrust.org.uk.
George Chater was appointed as a Trustee in early 2013. You can contact George by emailing george@kariratrust.org.uk.
Sarah Hart (née Gummett) is a London-based music therapist and has worked with Simon over the last 10 years on a number of charitable ventures. Sarah was a Founding Trustee of The Karira Trust, but left her position in 2012 to concentrate on other ventures. In recognition of her contribution to the Trust, Sarah remains an honorary (non-voting) member of the Board of Trustees.
