OUR PURPOSE
We advance education and support children and young people in Zimbabwe, giving every child the chance to thrive.
PROVEN IMPACT
A track record of giving, every penny passed on
Before the Foundation, our Simbi Ltd golf day wasalready raising money and giving it straight tochildren’s charities. As our own registration completes,that same commitment now powers our work.
2024
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Raised and donated to
Leap into Hope
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Raised and donated to the
Caldecott Foundation
TWO YEARS
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Raised for children's charities,
every penny passed on
OUR WORK
Four ways we change lives
01
Education
School fees, learning materials and support for the teachers and schools that open doors.
02
Relief from financial challenges
Financial help, uniforms, sanitary products and food for families who need it.
03
Health & wellbeing
Mental health, resilience and emotional support for young people.
04
Community development
Projects that improve living conditions, services and outcomes for communities.
WHERE YOUR GIFT GOES
School fees ● Uniforms ● Learning materials ● Sanitary products ● Meals ● Wellbeing support
OUR FLAGSHIP FUNDRAISER
The Simbi Ltd
Corporate Golf Day
Our annual corporate golf day, hosted by Simbi Ltd. It's an invite-only event and because Simbi Ltd and our founders cover the costs, every penny raised on the day reaches the Foundation.
Enter a team ● Sponsor a hole ● Donate a prize ● Partner with us
On the course at the Simbi Ltd Corporate Golf Day
SAVE THE DATE · ON THE HORIZON
What's coming up
Two moments ahead that you can be part of. Get in touch if you'd like to take part, sponsor, or travel with us.
SUMMER 2026
Simbi Ltd Corporate Golf Day
Our flagship fundraiser returns. This invite-only day brings supporters together, and every penny raised goes straight to the Foundation. Get in touch to enquire about taking part or sponsoring.
LATE 2026
Zimbabwe school visit
We're planning a trip to Zimbabwe to visit the schools and families we support, meeting students, listening to teachers and seeing first-hand where help is needed most.
Est. 2026
CHARITY PENDING
OUR STORY
The story behind
Kenneth & Lorna
The Foundation is named after Kenneth and Lorna Chirashi, the parents of our founding trustee, Michael. Kenneth is Zimbabwean and Lorna is Scottish, together they built a family rooted in two countries and one shared belief: that every child deserves the chance to learn and thrive.
Lorna always had a heart for children. She worked in a nursery in Zimbabwe and as a nurse she would carry medical supplies back with her each time she returned from the UK, quietly making sure they reached the families who needed them most.
The Foundation carries that example forward, practical help, given with care, for children and families in Zimbabwe.
"Building brighter futures through Education."
WHO WE ARE
Our Trustees
Trustees give their time to make sure every gift is used wisely.
Michael Chirashi
FOUNDING TRUSTEE
Laurel Boaden
FOUNDING TRUSTEE
GET INVOLVED
Other ways to support
There's more than one way to help. However you'd like to get involved, we'd love to hear from you.
Make a one off donation
There's more than one way to help. However you'd like to get involved, we'd love to hear from you.
Partner with us
Companies can support our work through sponsorship, matched giving or a shared campaign.
Have a fundraising idea?
Planning something of your own, or have an idea to raise money for the cause? We'd love to hear it.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU
Where your gift goes
We're taking the time to get this right. Before committing funds, we're travelling to Zimbabwe to visit schools in person, meet teachers and families, and see for ourselves where help is needed most including scholarships for bright children who are too often overlooked simply because their families can't cover the fees.
While our charity registration is under review, every gift is held carefully toward this work.