Education
Opening the door to learning
We create education opportunities for children and adults who have none, because of poverty, vulnerability or other human circumstances.
Home › What We Do
What We Do
From a classroom in Nigeria to a soup kitchen in the UK, your support reaches people who need it most.
Our people
Meet the team
The trustees and leaders who guide everything Caring Aid does.
IU
Ifeanyi Ugwu
Chairman
“Our greatness is not what we have — it is what we give.”
CO
Chinenyem Ocho
Secretary
“Every act of kindness plants a seed of hope in someone’s life.”
MB
Martin Budd
Trustee
“Serving others is the highest calling any of us can answer.”
MS
Sr Mary Sebastian Ogwuike
Trustee & Administrator
“Caring for the least among us is the truest measure of who we are.”
Our work
Programmes & initiatives
We run a range of programmes that meet immediate needs and build long-term independence.
Computer Lab Initiative
Equipping young people with digital skills for the modern world.
Provision of Food
Nutritious meals for children and families who would otherwise go hungry.
Clothing & essential items
Clothing and essentials for vulnerable people and families.
Education of young people
Scholarships and school support for children with no other opportunity.
Support for the vulnerable
Care and advocacy for those most at risk in our communities.
Soup Kitchen for the Homeless
Warm meals and dignity for homeless people here in the UK.
Where we work
Nigeria & the United Kingdom
Our roots are in Nigeria, where the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary have served since 1937, and our work now extends to the United Kingdom and communities around the world.
Wherever we are, the mission is the same: to serve the poor and the less privileged, and to nurture the full potential of every person.
Our impact
Impact & milestones
Health
Revitalising lives through healthcare
Lack of healthcare has cost people their lives and instilled fear and instability. Our support in the provision of healthcare services revitalises and invigorates people to new life and vision.
Empowerment
From dependency to self-reliance
Through targeted training, business mentorship and starter toolkits, we help beneficiaries transition from dependency to self-reliance. Our aim is to empower people to take care of themselves and their families — to be self-sufficient and in control of their lives.
Feeding programme
No one should go hungry
We believe feeding someone is blessing them. Many children eat only once a day; we are committed to making sure people have access to nutritious food and live healthy lives.
Soup Kitchen for the Homeless
Warmth & dignity for all
Our soup kitchen provides warm, nutritious meals to homeless people in the UK, because everyone deserves to be fed with care and dignity.
How we use your donation
Where your gift goes
Every gift is used responsibly and transparently across four pillars:
Charity operations
Running our programmes effectively so every pound reaches the people who need it.
Our vision
Investing in growth — reaching more of the poor and the less privileged each year.
Our finance
Full transparency in how funds are received, managed and reported. Annual accounts are available on request.
Ways to support
Donations, fundraising, corporate giving, legacies and in-kind support all contribute to our work.
Feeding & healthcare
Putting food on the table and care in the clinic for families who have neither.
Education & empowerment
Training, scholarships and toolkits that build lasting independence.
Success stories
The difference you make
“An appreciation letter from the pupils.”
The Pupils, IHM Nursery and Primary School, Adaba
“Thank you for changing what our school can offer our children.”
Nsude Chisom, Santa Maria Nursery and Primary School, Adani
Partners & collaborators
Who we work with
