What we do

Today, we continue to help fund projects in Romania which are best placed to create real change in the country. Our main Romanian partner, Fundatia de Sprijin Comunitar, was formed by staff who worked with us from the outset. As a charity based in Romania, the FSC can ensure funds generated in the UK reach those who need it quickly and effectively.

As our principle partner we’ve worked closely with FSC since the 1990s who with our help and the help of others, have overseen and run countless projects that help communities most in need. FSC are “The leading organisation in the region providing an inspirational example and role model for other NGO’s on how to develop services within a poor community”.

The projects funded in Romania revolve around the community, and our efforts in the UK are similar. For decades we’ve opened and ran over 200 charity shops across the country, from short-term to long-term that focus on reducing operational costs and maximising the value of donations. As of 2023, we run a number of shops in the South of England and are always looking for more.

As well as our shops we rely on the generosity of both one-off and regular donations. When you choose to Donate Today, we guarantee that 100% of any donation from a member of the public goes directly to Romania. This is because our administration costs are both minimal and funded separately. Your donation would help fund a number of the projects we’re actively supporting today.

Our Projects

We help support our Romanian friends and partner charity with the following on-going projects

Social scholarships for disadvantaged young people

Social scholarships for disadvantaged young people

More and more studies show that the situation of children and young people in rural areas remains severe with the main cause being poverty and lack of economical development and opportunity. Due to poverty, half of the children in the country drop out of school ending...

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The Glue Club

The Glue Club

Children of disadvantaged families around Bacau struggle to find opportunities for education or social play and support. The Glue Clubs are several day centres within the area that provide safe, friendly and engaging educational activities. Each club provides support...

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Home Care for Elderly

Home Care for Elderly

Worldwide, the number of people 65 or older is increasing faster than ever. We believe that everyone has the right to a quality of life as they grow older, irrespective of their gender, race, health or economic status. Elderly people deserve to live with dignity, free...

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Latest News

New FSC project and a goodbye to a friend

New FSC project and a goodbye to a friend

New FSC project for Young people from Bacau! We are delighted to share the news that the Fundatia de Sprijin Comunitar have launched a Community Support Foundation project aimed at uplifting over 200 young people from rural areas. Through incentives such as an...

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Summer is here! July activities

Summer is here! July activities

July has had fantastic weather in Bacau and the children of both the Glue Clubs and Summer Schools have enjoyed lots of outdoor and indoor activities!   Last week the children from the Glue Clubs had a fantastic time celebrating St. Elijah. The sun was looking down as...

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Save the planet & other activities

Save the planet & other activities

March and April have included many fantastic initiatives and activities! Find out more about three of our favourites below. The Fountain Glue Club and its little team of environmentalits learnt what it means to make a difference within the community that helps the...

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