Reach Out To The Child S A

15/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported the Curry Night at the Polash last Wednesday.
We raised an amazing £1,137 through the ticket sales, the raffle and individual donations.
This will fund 32 food parcels for very grateful families living in extreme poverty in Mseleni.
Thank you for making a real difference to so many lives.
Thanks also to the Polash for hosting this event and making the evening so enjoyable.

13/11/2025

We are pleased to announce that our Christmas Cards will be available from this Sunday. These are good quality cards, 10 in a pack and the price will be the same as last year £4.50 a pack.
Please let us know if you would like us to reserve packs for you.
All money raised will be used to support the children and young people in South Africa.
There are 3 designs as below.

09/09/2025

09/09/2025

Come and join us on Friday 19th September, 7.30pm in the Large Lounge at Shoeburyness and Thorpe Baptist Church to hear all about our amazing recent trip to South Africa.
Drinks and cake will be served.
We hope you can join us.

03/07/2025

Today was full of celebration, completion and goodbyes.

We gathered in the braai area that we had rebuilt together - a space that now holds new stories and shared memories. We celebrated birthdays (because what better way to end than with cake?), put the final touches on every job we started, and said our goodbyes to the incredible people who have welcomed us so deeply into their lives and community.

This photo captures just one moment - but behind it are days filled with laughter, learning, tears, prayer, hard work and joy.

Thank you to everyone who has followed our journey, supported us, and prayed for us from back home. It’s hard to put into words how much this trip has meant to each of us. We return home inspired, stretched, and deeply grateful - and more committed than ever to being part of the story God is writing both in South Africa and back in Southend.

28/06/2025

We kicked off the day at a local school with some questionable acting (but a powerful message!) as we explored what it means to really listen to Jesus.

Then it was time to get creative – the children and young people decorated their own bags with loads of colour and personality.

To finish the day, we hit the playground for a high-energy football and netball match in the sunshine – lots of fun, laughter, and joy!!

27/06/2025

We had the privilege of running a workshop at a local school this afternoon! The young people got stuck in, decorating their own bags and headbands with loads of creativity. After that, the young people shared a meal together and ended the day with a fun game of football in the sunshine ⚽️☀️

Such a joyful day connecting, creating, playing and celebrating 2 birthdays, alongside these amazing young people!

26/06/2025

Today the whole team headed straight to the children’s home.

🎨 A few of us repainted four of the children’s beds
🚪 Others got stuck into repairing and refitting some broken doors
🧱 We cemented in a BBQ into the space we’ve been clearing over the past few days
🧼 The toilets got a serious scrub-down
🧠 And Helen led a brilliant training session for staff on working with young people who display difficult behaviours

Another full and fulfilling day – we’re grateful for the opportunities to serve, learn, and get our hands dirty

24/06/2025

We started the day at a local school, seeing the incredible support given to vulnerable children. We joined in lessons, played games, and ended with a joyful Hokey Cokey! In the afternoon, half the team continued maintenance work at the children’s home, while the other delivered food parcels. One of our team, a therapist, also ran a training session for the staff. Another full, beautiful day.

23/06/2025

Today we split into two teams for a full day of practical work and visiting local projects.

🛠️ One team stayed at the Mseleni Children’s Home, working hard to repair a utility room and clear space ready for a future BBQ area – we’re dreaming of community gatherings already!

🚐 Meanwhile, the other team headed out across many kilometres of rural roads to visit a local school that receives support through the funds we send from the UK. It was inspiring to see the impact of that partnership in person. Afterwards, the team visited a home in the community and delivered a food parcel – but not before getting the van stuck and enjoying a surprise 45-minute pause in the day!

We’re loving every moment of this adventure.

22/06/2025

This morning we had the privilege of joining a local church for worship—such a joyful and welcoming community! In the afternoon, we visited Mseleni Children’s Home, and were absolutely blown away by the incredible work being done there. The love, care, and dedication of the staff is truly inspiring.This evening we’ve been busy planning the repairs and renovations we’ll be starting tomorrow. We can’t wait to get stuck in and play a small part in supporting this amazing place.Thank you for your continued prayers and encouragement!