One Life is a charitable organisation that has been set up to help accommodate, feed and educate the children of Nseleni and surrounding districts, Kwazulu, South Africa.
The main project we support is the Thandukuphila Centre.
You can find out more about us via the links on the right hand side of the site. You can also make a donation directly from this website.
Latest News
Final total for Appeals for Africa
Today, 4th April, I have received the charity statement which enables me to give the final total of all the donations which came in to help with shack repair and the burials of four of the seven children who died so tragically and also the burial of Nancy's husband Cecil
In total the charity received an amazing £7,725 which has now all been transferred to South Africa. £2,000 went for shack repair, £4,000 for the burials and for the support of the seven families/carers of the seven children who were killed and also in support of Nancy who herself has 13 people living in her house. The remainder is for gas cylinders and for any other needs which occur on a daily basis.
My most grateful thanks go to all who responded to the sad news of the deaths. To have been able to finally lay to rest the children and Cecil is such a relief and comfort to all concerned.
A Wonderful Unexpected Donation
This evening, 26th March, I have received a cheque for £1,000 for Africa. It has been donated by John Neighbour of Chingford,. He heard only today about the sad happenings in South Africa ie the seven children who died when a wall collapsed on top of them and also the sudden and tragic death of Nancy's husband Cecil.
John has always been a wonderful supporter of my charity and I am so grateful to him for his support right now and his depth of caring which led to this great act of generosity.
Chase lane Primary School raise funding for One Life.
Today, 23rd March, I received a cheque for £83.51p from Chase Lane primary School and Nursery Unit.
The money was mainly raised by Class 1SJ from a recycling project.
The money is to be used for the educational school fees/ uniform of 13 year old Qiniso Msweli, one of the Aids orphans in South Africa who the One Life charity supports. Chase Lane Primary School has for several years now sponsored Qiniso for her very important educational needs.
My grateful thanks go to all the pupils involved for this wonderful and successful effort to raise the money.
I just wish that more schools were actively involved in helping to raise money for these children, orphaned by the AIDS Virus,.We need money for shack repair, food, clothing, sanitary wear, medication, transport etc and for any other needs which may and often do arise.
Other Recent News
- A message of thanks from Fr Becki in South Africa
- Funding sent out to South Africa
- Wonderful donations to the Burial Fund
- More tragic news from Africa
- Fund Raise Result
- News re the burial of the children
- News from Africa
- Shack repair Fund
- Shack repair fund rising.
- Much support from One Life sponsors.
Newest Event
Cheese and Wine Party with A variety Show entertainment.
On March 3rd, Penny and David Rolfe will be holding a Fund Raise event down in St Anne's church hall.
Half the proceeds will go to One Life Charity and half to St Anne's church.
Charity/Pledge Auction
On Saturday, 15the October, a Charity/Pledge Auction will be held in St Anne's Church hall. Entry is £10 per head and includes a hot supper. A raffle will also be held.
You are requested to bring along goods in great order to auction or something new to raffle.
The evening should draw to a close around 9-30pm.
One Life Annual Sponsored Walk
The yearly sponsored walk will be held on Saturday 17th September.
We will meet between 10-30am and 10-45am at the coffee shop in Trafalgar Square and at around 11am walk to St James Park where we will do four laps of the park with a lunch break after two laps.
If you are interested in joining the walk and for more information contact Elena at elena@onelife-online.org.uk or phone on Tel No. 020 8926 2431.
One Life Fund Raise Event
A fund raise event for One Life will be held in St Anne's Church Hall on Sat 15th January
Cantando Chorale will once again entertain us to a musical and fun evening.
The price of the tickets are £10 per person and a three course simple meal will be provided..
For tickets or more information please contact Elena on 020 8926 2431 or email at
elena@onelife-online.org.uk
Annual Sponsored Walk
The Annual Sponsored Walk will be held on September 25th.
We will meet at the coffee shop in Trafalgar Square, London between 10-30am and 10-50am to leave at 11am to walk down The Mall towards Buckingham Palace then to turn left into St James Park and do four laps round the park breaking after two laps for lunch, usually a packed lunch taken with us. The last two laps are then completed and the walk finished.
Charity Auction/Ploughman's Supper
On Saturday May 15th we are holding our 4th Charity Auction/Ploughman's Supper in aid of One Life.
This is to be held, as usual, in St Anne's Church Hall, Chingford and the tickets are £8 per head. Tickets can be purchased by phoning Elena on 020 8926 2431.
Please bring, if possible, any unwanted items in good condition to be auctioned on the night.
Please bring your own bottles of drink with you.
One Life Charity Auction / Supper
This is our 3rd charity auction which has proved to be very popular in the past.
If possible please bring any unwanted gifts or items in good condition to auction in aid of the charity.
The auction will be held in St Anne's Church Hall, Larkshall Road E4 6NP
Other Upcoming Events
- Charity/Pledge Auction
- One Life Annual Sponsored Walk
- One Life Fund Raise Event
- Annual Sponsored Walk
- Charity Auction/Ploughman's Supper
- One Life Charity Auction / Supper
