"What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, 'Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,' but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."
James 2 v 14 -17
The Trust seeks to encourage christians to grow into the likeness of Jesus Christ and to reveal His loving kindness to others throughout the world.
Hope Now
Hope Now was founded in 1985 by the Baptist Minister and Evangelist, Vic Jackopson. It reflects to this day his passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ hand in hand with "good news for the poor." As he himself has said "With the sword in one hand and a trowel in the other, faithfully proclaiming the Word while humbly serving the poor and needy". Hope Now is dedicated to ongoing work in both Ukraine and South Africa consisting of Health programmes, working with Orphanages and Children in need, Prison programs and central to the work, Evangelism and Church planting.
The Trust responded to an appeal for funds for the completion of Alpha House, the first cottage home for street children of the Cherkassy region of the Ukraine.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an integral part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible; its motivation is the love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ. Its aim is to proclaim his gospel, to persuade people of all ages to become his disciples and to engage in a programme of practical concern for the needs of humanity. Its ministry is offered to all, regardless of race, creed, colour, age or sex.
Spurgeon's Child Care
Spurgeon's Child Care is a voluntary organisation, founded by Charles Spurgeon in 1867, which helps children and families through professional practice as a practical expression of the Christian faith in partnership with local churches, local authorities and other organisations. Spurgeon’s Child Care now has 60 projects in the UK and works in 7 countries overseas.
The Trust has supported Spurgeon’s Child Care over many years to help it meet the continuing challenge of providing loving care to disadvantaged children.
Tear Fund
TEAR Fund is an international relief agency which is committed to help the world’s poor.
The Trust has responded to the following appeals for emergency funding:
Balkan Crisis Appeal
In 1999, the rapidly evolving refugee crisis in the Balkans displaced half of Kosovo’s population (some 1.8 million people) and nearly 700,000 refugees fled to Albania, Macedonia and Montenegro. Arriving totally exhausted and traumatised, they were in urgent need of shelter, food and water and proper sanitation.
Central America Appeal
In 1998, Hurricane Mitch caused devastation in Central America. It was estimated that more than 11,000 people died, 18,000 were missing and over 3 million were severely affected by the devastation and havoc caused by the hurricane, which destroyed roads, bridges, homes and harvests over a large area.
Southern Sudan Appeal
Also in 1998, the world was shocked to learn of the harrowing news coverage from southern Sudan, where years of civil war together with the recent crop failure left an estimated 700,000 people facing starvation.