KOP: Kenyan Orphan Project FAQs

What happens to the money I donate?

All the money raised to support project activities in Kenya is through charitable donations. We are extremely grateful to all those individuals and groups who work so hard to raise money on behalf of KOP. If you are able and wish to support KOP please go to the donations page or contact us for more details.

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KOP has a small permanent office with only a few full time staff. We work closely with student groups at a number of UK Universities that undertake fundraising activities throughout the year. KOP uses all the funds raised by student groups and all other types of fundraising activity to support partner projects in Kenya. The work of the partner projects provides sustained support to orphans and vulnerable children. The student groups also partake in a student visit programme to each of the projects which is managed and coordinated by KOP

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If you wish to make a donation of any kind, help organise or support a fundraising activity then please contact us or visit the donations page of this site.

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All the money you donate is managed by the KOP office and every penny goes towards the delivery of project activities in Kenya. Each year KOP reviews existing projects and seeks new ventures or developments that are clearly in desperate need of external support. The projects are managed locally by our project partners who are all established Kenyan NGO’s (Non Government Organisations) or CBO’s (Community Based Organisations) in their own right. KOP decides how much will be given by way of grant support to each activity and the project partners are accountable to KOP on a quarterly and annual basis for how all of that grant money is spent. Self funded KOP student groups then spend the summer visiting and working alongside all the project activities, gaining a valuable practical learning experience to broaden their awareness of international child health and social development issues.

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The KOP office is at Unit 26, Brewmaster Buildings, Charlton Estate, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5QE or you can call 0044(0)1749 344591 or contact us via this website

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Our Mission is to support and give hope to orphaned, abandoned or vulnerable children by relieving poverty, sickness and distress, advancing education and advancing health and social welfare, thereby enabling them to grow and develop in order that they have a chance to fulfil their potential.

In close partnership with local communities and community based organisations we aim to support and work with local projects. We believe that the only effective and sustainable way to deliver improvements and support to orphans, vulnerable children and their communities is by working ‘from the inside out’ using the ideas and ownership of community members. Our aims are:


How is KOP funded? How is KOP run? How do I donate to KOP? What happens to the money I donate? How do I contact you? What is the charity mission? What are the charity aims? What are the charity principles and values? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- How is KOP funded? All the money raised to support project activities in Kenya is through charitable donations. We are extremely grateful to all those individuals and groups who work so hard to raise money on behalf of KOP. If you are able and wish to support KOP please go to the donations page or contact us for more details. BACK TO TOP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- How is KOP run? KOP has a small permanent office with only a few full time staff. We work closely with student groups at a number of UK Universities that undertake fundraising activities throughout the year. KOP uses all the funds raised by student groups and all other types of fundraising activity to support partner projects in Kenya. The work of the partner projects provides sustained support to orphans and vulnerable children. The student groups also partake in a student visit programme to each of the projects which is managed and coordinated by KOP BACK TO TOP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- How do I donate to KOP? If you wish to make a donation of any kind, help organise or support a fundraising activity then please contact us or visit the donations page of this site. BACK TO TOP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- What happens to the money I donate? All the money you donate is managed by the KOP office and every penny goes towards the delivery of project activities in Kenya. Each year KOP reviews existing projects and seeks new ventures or developments that are clearly in desperate need of external support. The projects are managed locally by our project partners who are all established Kenyan NGO’s (Non Government Organisations) or CBO’s (Community Based Organisations) in their own right. KOP decides how much will be given by way of grant support to each activity and the project partners are accountable to KOP on a quarterly and annual basis for how all of that grant money is spent. Self funded KOP student groups then spend the summer visiting and working alongside all the project activities, gaining a valuable practical learning experience to broaden their awareness of international child health and social development issues. BACK TO TOP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- How do I contact you? The KOP office is at Unit 26, Brewmaster Buildings, Charlton Estate, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5QE or you can call 0044(0)1749 344591 or contact us via this website BACK TO TOP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- What is the charity mission? Our Mission is to support and give hope to orphaned, abandoned or vulnerable children by relieving poverty, sickness and distress, advancing education and advancing health and social welfare, thereby enabling them to grow and develop in order that they have a chance to fulfil their potential. BACK TO TOP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- What are the charity aims? In close partnership with local communities and community based organisations we aim to support and work with local projects. We believe that the only effective and sustainable way to deliver improvements and support to orphans, vulnerable children and their communities is by working ‘from the inside out’ using the ideas and ownership of community members. Our aims are: To direct support to orphans and vulnerable children (OVC’s), including street children Assisting with the provision and support to education for OVC’’s Prevention of HIV/Aids and support for those who are affected Establishment of self sustaining income generating activities and community schemes International child health awareness and education of students and young people in the UK Monitor the outcomes and effectiveness of project activity: to scrutinise and audit the distribution of resources BACK TO TOP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- What are the charity principles and values? Principles: KOP is an organisation with: total commitment to our mission to help orphans and vulnerable children maximise their opportunities clarity of purpose and direction that is shared by all those involved a priority on the achievement and outcomes of our partner project programmes structure, with policies and procedures which will enable us to achieve our mission and fulfil our objectives sound organisational management and governance planning to manage our resources so as to enable those we support realise their potential accountability to our supporters and to the general public, which is both transparent and understandable an innovative and flexible approach to all our work Values: In developing our staff team we aim to achieve: greater strength in depth, with reduced dependence on any individual the involvement of all staff and Trustees in planning processes a common determination to achieve shared objectives, with commitment from all members of staff quality staff management by the effective use of personal objectives and staff appraisal a commitment to personal development for staff a culture of mutual respect, consideration and support a fair salary policy which is regularly reviewed, and an attractive working environment a high level of morale and a sound work ethic BACK TO TOP ----------------------------------------------------------------------------


Kenyan Orphan Project is registered in England and Wales as a charitable company limited by a guarantee. Registered Office: Unit 26, Brewmaster Buildings, Charlton Estate, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5QE Registered No. 5818928 Registered Charity No. 1118528