The Tamil Orphans Trust
The Tamil Orphans Trust is a UK-registered charity (number 327809) established in 1986 to support Tamil children affected by the Sri Lankan Civil War. Its mission focuses on poverty relief, shelter, education, and medical assistance for orphans and vulnerable children in Sri Lanka's Northern and Eastern provinces, prioritizing communities impacted by the conflict[^1^][^4^].

History
Founded in response to the humanitarian crisis arising from Sri Lanka's civil disturbances, the trust began by addressing immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. Over 30 years, it expanded its programs to include education, vocational training, and infrastructure development, including constructing children’s homes and acquiring farming land to promote self-sufficiency[^5^][^4^].

Operations
The trust partners with local orphanages and schools to distribute essentials like textbooks, uniforms, and shoes directly to beneficiaries, often delivered personally by trustees to ensure accountability[^5^]. Medical aid and mental health support are provided to address physical and psychological trauma[^4^].

Funding
Reliant on donations, the trust states that 100% of public contributions fund programs in Sri Lanka, with UK administrative costs covered by trustees[^5^]. As of available data, fundraising efforts have included community-driven campaigns, though specific financial figures beyond individual campaign totals (e.g., £1,684 raised by 19 supporters on one platform) remain limited in public records[^5^].

[^1^]: Charity Commission listing, Registration 327809.
[^4^]: Focus areas: Education, Shelter, Medical Assistance.
[^5^]: Direct aid distribution and funding structure details.

[1] https://www.tamilorphanstrust.org [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=327809&subid=0 [3] https://ngoexplorer.org/charity/327809 [4] https://www.tamilorphanstrust.org/about [5] https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/the-tamil-orphans-trust