Mission Statement
Striving towards and actively assisting in the financial stability, educational fulfillment, physical wellbeing and cultural enrichment of the rural communities in Haryana.
Children at GMMCS Create 'Teddy Bear Diary'
November 2011
During the recent visit to the Gilly
Mundy Memorial Community School 
in India,
BKIT trustees Debbie Mundy and Maggie McGreevy worked with students
from class 3A on a creative project called ‘The Teddy Bear Diary’. Each
day, three members of the class took home a digital camera and a teddy
bear to photograph their bear’s “adventures” at the child’s home. Debbie
plans to produce a book of these pictures for all class members.
Here are some of the pictures
taken by the children . They form part
of a new
Facebook page dedicated to the students
at the school.
Trustees Return From Visit to School in India
November 2011
Trustees from the Buwan Kothi International Trust have seen significant progress in the development of the Gilly Mundy Memorial Community School during a month-long visit in September and October.
Working with the school's Principal and Management Committee, BKIT has helped with guidance on new policies and procedures and sought to revitalise the school’s financial record systems. Trustees also met with the Assistant District Commissioner for Fatehbad district, which resulted in positive progress on connecting the school to broadband internet and providing photo-voltaic (PV) solar electricity cells. Both developments, when complete, will be paid for by generous donations from supporters of BKIT in the UK. In addition, the 'Memorial Trees' planting project begun in 2008 has taken an important step forward with plaques erected beside trees sponsored by a BKIT supporter.
As a result of the visit, the school now has its own website at www.gmmcs.in
As well as these more serious issues, trustees were also able to spend time meeting the children at the school, sitting in on classes and organising a creative photography project.
See below for photos from the visit.
Join the BKIT Pamper Event on 20 November
October 2011
BKIT supporters have organised a women's pampering event on Sunday 20 November from 3pm to 6pm at the Sydni Centre in Leamington Spa, which offers threading, massages, mini manicures, pedicures and facials, henna, and more.
The event is also a chance to buy some unique Christmas presents, including candles, jewellery, card and bags. There will be a raffle, tombola, cakes and refreshments.
Entry costs £3, which includes a shopping bag. For more information,
visit the event's Facebook
page .
Family FUNdraiser A Great Success
July 2011
The family fundraising event on Saturday 23 July at the Sydni Centre in Leamington Spa was a great success and attended by local peoople from all ages and backgrounds. Over £1000 was collected abd will help to make a significant contribution the running costs of the Gilly Mundy Memorial Community School in Haryana.
In particular, we would like to say a massive 'thank you' to Ace Entertainment, Barrs Hill School, Bhangra Heads, Hoop Guy, Kristy Gallacher and Master Class Dhol Players for their amazing entertainment.
The event was covered by the Leamington Observer - see here
.
Congratulations to the Buwan Kothi Challenge Cyclists
July 2011
Many congratulations to the 44 cyclists who braved the wind and rain on Sunday, to take part in the fifth Buwan Kothi Challenge 2011 sponsored cycle.
Don't forget that it is still possible to sponsor any of those who took part. For details of riders with online sponsorship pages, visit Virgin Money Giving.
Further photos are available on
Flickr .
A fun filled Family FUNdraiser!
June 2011
Saturday 23 July 2011
4-9pm
Sydni Centre, Leamington Spa
Adults - £10
Children under 16 - £5
(under 2 yrs free)
This fundraising event is aimed at all ages and is designed to spread the word about the Gilly Mundy Memorial School and generate funds to help with the running and building of the school.
The event includes an indian buffet (included with the ticket price), entertainment, music, dance workshops, school sports day events, performances, quizzes, chances to win amazing raffle prizes and much much more!
This is a ticket only event and we only have 150 tickets available so if you are interested in coming get in touch ASAP! You can buy tickets online by clicking the button below or contact Harleen on 07760 835 798 or email peapodevents@live.co.uk.
Sign up for the Fifth Buwan Kothi Challenge
May 2011
The Buwan Kothi Challenge 2011 sponsored cycle ride to raise funds for BKIT will take place on
Sunday 17 July 2011
This is the fifth year of our annual ride and again it will wind its way through 33 miles of beautiful Warwickshire countryside, starting and finishing in Leamington Spa. This year, we aim to raise £5000.
For more information, click here.
Donating online with Virgin Money Giving
January 2011
You can now make a secure donation by credit card using our new fundraising
partner Virgin
Money Giving .
Please remember, if you're a UK tax payer - then your donation will
be increased automatically by 25%!
New Information for Overseas Donors
July 2009
The Buwan Kothi International Trust welcomes donations from supporters wherever they live and to help overseas donors, we have produced a factsheet explaining how to donate using a credit card, PayPal or international wire transfer.
Download a copy of the factsheet here
[
PDF, 105 kB]
Buwan Kothi Channel Launched on YouTube
December 2008
The Trust has launched a new YouTube channel with video clips about our work.
For more information and to subscribe, visit:
New Postal Address for BKIT
December 2008
From 1st December 2008, the new postal address for the Buwan Kothi International Trust changes to:
Buwan Kothi International Trust
PO Box 51077
London
E7 7AL
If you are corresponding with the Trust, please can you make sure that you use this new address. Our registered charity address remains unchanged.