News

  • Go on – sponsor an onion, or two, or three or more!


    May 27th, 2024
    Our biggest annual fundraiser is approaching fast... the Batemans food stall at Truck Festival in Oxfordshire. Each year, led by Batemans founder Alex Jacobs, around 40 (yes 40!) volunteers help to ensure it is consistently successful. Planning, shopping, chopping, more ...
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  • Fundraising news: from the roar of the motorbike to a spicy meal


    May 27th, 2024
    Have you been following the extraordinary adventures of trustee Paul Crosby, who is travelling from India to the UK on an Enfield Bullet motorbike and spreading the word about Batemans/Satkaarya at the same time? You can follow his journey, see ...
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  • Legacy provides financial boost


    May 27th, 2024
    Our 2023-24 end of year accounts show income significantly outstripped our expenditure in the last financial year, thanks largely to a wonderful legacy from Raymond Bissell, for which we are exceedingly grateful. This meant that as well as providing some ...
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  • Take part in our holiday maths quiz


    March 26th, 2024
    Fancy a little challenge? Why not have a go at our short Maths quiz provided by Batemans supporter Chris Glover? You can access the answers via the link at the bottom of this page.   1.   I think of a ...
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  • Trustee Marion’s Chennai visit


    March 25th, 2024
    This January trustee Marion Mills made her first visit to Satkaarya. “I was very reassured by the atmosphere in the hostel, the duty of care of the girls and their general demeanour and attitude towards each other. The girls were ...
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  • To the mountains and valleys


    March 25th, 2024
    Trustee Paul Crosby hosted a talk and slide show by his friend Paul Gallagher (pictured above) and fellow cyclist Dave, about their month-long unsupported cycling trip from Leh to Shimla through the amazing scenery of the Himalayas. Paul Gallagher, a ...
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