TLC Children's Trust We know we promised to send out only four or five newsletters a year, and we’ve already shared a couple with you this year. We apologise if it feels like we’re flooding your inbox! As one of our valued supporters, we believe in being transparent and keeping you informed about significant updates and events.
Now, onto some good news!
Featured in Magnet Magazine In January, we shared the exciting news that Magnet Magazine featured us in a two-page, full-colour spread. At the time, we couldn’t share the article due to their reproduction policy. Well, the wait is over—you can now read the full article by clicking this link Click here to read the article
We hope this article helps you share our work with others—be it through encouraging them to get involved, praying for our ministry, or spreading the word about what we do.
Welcoming Bernice to the Team
In February, we mentioned the departure of our Health Department Manager, a role critical to the success of the Home of Peace. While it was a bittersweet moment, we’re thrilled to introduce Bernice, our new Health Department Manager.
She is a registered and qualified Community Nurse, bringing a wealth of experience from both hospitals and community healthcare.
Here’s a quick overview of the difference between a Community Nurse and a Registered Nurse in Kenya.
Registered Nurse (RN): Trained for direct patient care in clinical settings, focusing on treatments and administering medications.
Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN):
Their training is a year longer than a RN and it combines general nursing, community health, and midwifery. KRCHNs address public health challenges, provide preventive care, and often work in underserved areas. They also train in community outreach and public health initiatives.
Community health nurses can prescribe medications for primary healthcare needs, such as antibiotics, pain relievers, and treatments for common illnesses like malaria or respiratory infections.
We have had to stock up her dispensary which cost about £200 but in the long run it will be well worth it.
We are truly blessed to have Bernice onboard!
A Practical Reality Check
We recently received an email from a supporter suggesting that we should maintain a reserve fund and rely on pledges from our supporters to cover Home of Peace’s needs.
What a wonderful idea! If only it were possible in the reality we face.
Our work relies on consistent donations to cover essential costs—feeding the children daily, paying our incredible staff, maintaining the facilities, and responding to unexpected repairs or needs.
While regular pledges make up a big part of our income, we also depend on occasional, Spirit-led gifts from generous supporters like you.
Every penny you give goes directly to the work in Kenya—none of it is used for UK administration costs.
Our dedicated trustees and volunteers, including Val, Keith, Marilyn, and Ray, contribute countless unpaid hours to keep this ministry thriving. Ray & Marilyn average a minimum of 40 hours a week working unpaid for this ministry.
If you feel led to give a little extra, increase your monthly commitment, or encourage your church to donate, we would deeply appreciate it. Your generosity enables us to continue providing care and support to these precious children. (Our next payment to Home of Peace is due on the 22nd. Pray that God will provide all we need)
Thank you for your continued support. Your partnership means the world to us, and we couldn’t do this without you.
May God bless you abundantly!
Love in Jesus,
Ray & Marilyn