Friends of Tumaini Company Limited

Friends of Tumaini Company Limited is a UK-registered charitable organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable street children in Nairobi, Kenya. It operates as a charity registered in England and Wales under charity number 1126352 and is also registered as a company limited by guarantee. The organisation's primary focus is to provide a safe and nurturing home environment for boys who were previously living on the streets, helping them reintegrate into the educational system and broader society.

Mission and Activities

The charity supports a children’s home called "Nyumba Ya Tumaini," which translates to "House of Hope." This home offers shelter, nutritious food, healthcare, and educational access to boys aged between 12 and 18 years old who have experienced homelessness. The environment is structured to promote stability, care, and personal development, enabling the children to thrive academically and socially.

Many boys residing at Nyumba Ya Tumaini have made remarkable progress; some have attained leadership roles at their schools, such as Head Boy or Games Captain, while others are pursuing further education with aspirations for university attendance. The home operates under the guidance of a local committee in Kenya, while Friends of Tumaini in the UK provides financial support and other resources necessary for its ongoing work.

Funding and Governance

Friends of Tumaini raises approximately £17,000 annually to fund the activities and maintenance of the children’s home. Notably, the trustees of the UK charity cover all administrative expenses, ensuring that 100% of public donations directly support the children in Kenya. The governance structure includes trustees in the UK and a Kenyan committee overseeing day-to-day operations on the ground.

The charity maintains transparency and engagement with supporters by sending out periodic updates on the children’s progress and the home’s activities.

Impact

The support provided by Friends of Tumaini transforms the lives of street children by removing them from the hazards of street life—such as substance abuse and extreme poverty—and enabling access to education, care, and a hopeful future. The home emphasizes empowerment through education and personal development, illustrated by the success stories of the boys who have gone on to assume responsibility and leadership roles.

This charity exemplifies a targeted approach to child welfare, focusing on direct care and educational reintegration of street children in Nairobi, sustained by dedicated UK-based fundraising and local Kenyan management[1][2].

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/4041996 [2] https://friendsoftumaini.org [3] https://friendsoftumaini.org/about/contact-us/ [4] https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/06584075 [5] https://www.tumainifund.org.uk