News

  • Fundraising update


    May 15th, 2023
    It was off to the races for supporters in Steventon, Oxfordshire, in April. Trustees Alex and Marion organised a fun Race Night with betting on the horses raising a fantastic £1,300 for Batemans/Satkaarya. A night at the races is a ...
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  • Warmth, dedication and generosity of staff “outstanding”


    March 11th, 2023
    Trustees Amanda Morris-Drake and Becky Sewell have just returned from a very successful visit to Chennai, the first by trustees from the UK since Covid-19. Amanda, pictured above, reports: "I was very impressed by the care and support provided at ...
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  • Outreach going from strength to strength


    March 11th, 2023
    Trustees Amanda and Becky visited the Outreach Programme (based on the land awaiting the construction of our new school). Our new social worker, Logesh, has settled into his job well and has made good contacts with local families who now ...
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  • Watch our dancing queens!


    March 11th, 2023
    Visitors to the hostels are often struck by the energy of the children. Nowhere is this more apparent than in their enthusiasm for a dance routine. During their recent visit, trustees Amanda and Becky were regularly entertained by the girls ...
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  • Read our latest newsletter


    December 1st, 2022
    Our 2022-23 newsletter is live here. ...
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  • Book your tickets now for Steventon Spice Lunch!


    August 9th, 2022
    The 2022 Batemans Spice Lunch with be taking place on Saturday 10 September at 12.30pm at Steventon Village Hall in Oxfordshire. Hosted by Nick and Mary Thompson, this fundraiser is a great opportunity to hear the latest news from Chennai ...
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