‘On 22nd November 2025, we hosted a craft stall and were delighted to raise £389 for the fund. We extend our sincere thanks to St Philip’s Church, Dorridge for generously offering us a complimentary table. We are also grateful to Pam and Jeff Roberts for their beautiful wood-turned creations, and to everyone who donated handmadeContinue reading “Thank you to all who helped make our craft stall a success”
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‘Christmas happiness in their hearts’
Dornakal Fund for the Needy held its celebration event for all beneficiaries in the Cathedral compound on 20th December 2024. It was attended by The Bishop Thandrigaru, The Rt. Rev. Dr. K. Padma Rao Garu, Bishop Thalligaru and local pastors. Breakfast with tea was served in the morning then everyone gathered for a Christmas service withContinue reading “‘Christmas happiness in their hearts’”
Craft Stall Success
Thank you to St. Philips Church Dorridge for allowing us a complimentary table at their Christmas 2024 event. We had a craft stall and raised a total of £334 which would not have been possible without generous donations of materials and finished handmade items gifted for sale. We want to give a special mention toContinue reading “Craft Stall Success”
Quiz Night in aid of Dornakal Fund
We would like to express our thanks to Sylvia Gardiner who organised a quiz night at the Shirley Institute on 19th October 2024 and to Joy and Andrew Sayer for producing and hosting the evening. Thank you to all those who attended and supported the event, it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening and a totalContinue reading “Quiz Night in aid of Dornakal Fund”
A message from Dornakal
‘We are sorry to know Mrs Kitty Grundy had slept in the Lord recently. She was a good and kind person towards the widows’ project. We thank God for her good fruitful life and we are grateful for her tireless services towards the widows’ project. She was the kind secretary for the widows’ project forContinue reading “A message from Dornakal”
Sad news
Mrs Kitty Gundy, a great supporter of Dornakal Fund for the Needy since shortly after its inception sadly died on 8th January 2024. Kitty acted as secretary for the fund in the UK for many years, she gave her time, energy and financial support, communicated regularly with Kantha and also hosted a past Bishop andContinue reading “Sad news”
Christmas Celebrations in Dornakal
Miss G. Kantha and Anil Krupakar have said what a beautiful day they all had at the funds Christmas celebration held on 20th December 2023. The day started with breakfast and tea served to the beneficiaries followed by a service with prayers, singing and a Christmas message; Dornakal diocese Bishop Thandrigaru, Bishop Thalligaru and localContinue reading “Christmas Celebrations in Dornakal”
Christmas Craft Stalls raise money for the Fund
Craft stalls at St Philip’s Church Dorridge and Dorridge Methodist Church raised over £600 for the Fund. Thanks to Margaret Blake for all her assistance and to those who donated handmade items for sale.
Fund raising successes 2023/4
An enjoyable evening was had on 19th May at Kingswood Chapel when a Fashion Show and raffle raised over £500 for the Dornakal Fund for the Needy. Thanks to Christina Hawkes who organised the event. An Open Garden with book and plant sale and bring and buy was held at the home of DFN trusteeContinue reading “Fund raising successes 2023/4”
News from Dornakal
The 2022 Christmas Party was held on 18th December. Gifts chosen by Kantha and Anil and funded by the charity were given to the beneficiaries by the bishop and his wife. They included clothing of a Saree and blouse piece for the widows and a shirt with pant piece or Dhoti for the Widowers, eachContinue reading “News from Dornakal”