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The Hope Foundation UK is dedicated to changing the lives of street-connected children in Kolkata.

The Hope Foundation UK is a registered Charity working to save the street and slum children of Kolkata from lives of pain, abuse, poverty and darkness.

25/06/2026

What a beautiful way to celebrate International Day of Yoga 🧡

A huge thank you to Vanessa and everyone who joined her special yoga class in her garden in Bedford on Friday, 19 June, in support of HOPE.

Together, 15 participants (and one four-legged yogi) came together to practise and make a difference, with many more from Vanessa's wonderful community donating even though they couldn't attend.

Thanks to this incredible generosity, an amazing £346.50 was raised, plus £86.60 in Gift Aid, bringing the total to £433! 🎉

Every pound raised will help support street-connected children and families living in extreme poverty in Kolkata.

Thank you, Vanessa, for your kindness and generosity 🧡

Inspired by Vanessa? Through Yoga for HOPE, teachers and studios can hold a class or fundraising event at any time during the year and help create brighter futures for children in Kolkata. Please email Juliette at [email protected] for more information.

24/06/2026

Step away from the noise and into the quiet rhythm of the forest 🍃

Forest bathing is an experience designed to help you slow down, awaken the senses, and reconnect with the natural world in a calm and intentional way. Rooted in therapeutic and trauma-informed practice, it invites you to step out of doing and into simply being.

At the Yoga Garden Party 2026 at Castle Ashby, this guided forest therapy walk will be led by Tracy Northampton, a qualified Forest Therapy Guide and UKCP/BACP-accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor with nearly four decades of clinical experience. The session gently weaves together psychotherapeutic insight, poetry, and sensory-based invitations within the living landscape of the estate.

The walk unfolds at an unhurried pace, creating a reflective space where sharing is optional, and silence is respected. The forest itself becomes a quiet co-facilitator, offering support through presence, connection, and attentive awareness.

As part of the wider Yoga Garden Party taking place on 1 August at Castle Ashby, a wellbeing event in support of HOPE, this unique experience offers a complementary practice alongside yoga, Pilates, meditation and other sessions, bringing a different rhythm to the day: one of stillness, restoration and deep listening.

To book your session or find out more about The Yoga Garden Party and what it offers, please visit https://ow.ly/GPju50YoApM

23/06/2026

Long after today, the need for support in Kolkata will still be there.

For some, leaving a gift in their Will is a way of continuing to stand alongside children and families facing the hardest circumstances - helping to keep children safe, in education, and supported.

If it’s something you have ever considered, we would be happy to share more - please contact us at [email protected] or find out more at https://ow.ly/G64e50YXzie

22/06/2026

Spend a summer’s day immersed in yoga, wellbeing and shared practice at the Yoga Garden Party in aid of HOPE and join Sarah and Ty Powers for a session to restore, reconnect and move with greater ease 🧘🧘‍♂️

Through mindful movement and breath, this session offers space to slow down, reset, and return to yourself with greater awareness and balance.

🪷 Session: Insight Yoga-Yin/Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation
🕒 Time: 1 August, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
📍 The Falcon at Castle Ashby, Wellness Centre - Studio 2

Led by Sarah and Ty Powers, experienced yoga teachers known for their warm, thoughtful approach, supporting students to move with greater awareness, steadiness and confidence in their practice.

All sessions are pre-booked only. To learn more and book your place, visit https://ow.ly/xezh50ZavFe

21/06/2026

Today, on International Yoga Day, we celebrate a practice with deep roots in India - one that has connected people for generations through movement, reflection, balance, and community 🧡

If you are a yoga teacher, studio, or practitioner and would like to be part of the Yoga for HOPE movement, we would love to hear from you. Whether it is a single class, workshop, or community event, your support makes all the difference for the marginalised children and families in Kolkata. Please email Juliette at [email protected] for more information.

As an organisation supporting children and families in Kolkata, this day feels especially meaningful to HOPE. Yoga reminds us of the importance of wellbeing and resilience, which are values that sit at the heart of so much of HOPE’s work.

Throughout the year, members of the global yoga community stand alongside HOPE by holding classes and raising vital funds to support children and families in Kolkata and today and every day, we simply want to say - thank you.

And if you would like to experience yoga in support of HOPE this summer, tickets for the Yoga Garden Party at Castle Ashby on 1 August are still available at https://ow.ly/K5M850Z7uNN

20/06/2026

Earlier this month, we marked 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫👇

While progress has been made globally, child labour remains a reality for millions of children. Recent estimates show that nearly 138 million children worldwide are still engaged in child labour, including around 54 million in hazardous work *

Every child deserves a childhood filled with learning, play, and opportunity, not work that puts their health, safety, or future at risk.

While progress has been made globally, child labour remains a reality for millions of children. Recent estimates show that nearly 138 million children worldwide are still engaged in child labour, including around 54 million in hazardous work.*

For many vulnerable and street-connected children in Kolkata, poverty and instability can increase the risk of exploitation. This is why access to education, protection, and supportive environments remains so important.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥.

Source: UNICEF & ILO Global Estimates on Child Labour 2024 (published June 2025)

18/06/2026

Join HOPE Patron, Simon Low, as he offers a glimpse into the remarkable setting of Castle Ashby as part of the Yoga Garden Party 2026 and the Heritage Walk that can be pre-booked at https://ow.ly/6FOY50Z2HeF.

From sweeping lawns and peaceful lakes to centuries-old trees and beautifully landscaped gardens, guests will have the opportunity to wander, pause, and take in the remarkable surroundings of Castle Ashby throughout the day on 1 August 2026 in Northamptonshire.

Bringing together 22 experienced teachers, the Yoga Garden Party invites guests to experience a variety of practices, discover new approaches to wellbeing, connect with like-minded people, and take time away from the pace of everyday life in an extraordinary countryside setting.

For those wishing to make the day even more memorable, guests also have the option to stay overnight at the beautifully restored The Falcon Hotel, Castle Ashby, enjoying the calm of the estate and the charm of the picturesque village beyond the event itself.

To explore the event and book your ticket, please visit https://ow.ly/hJOj50Z2HeE. If you have any questions about the event, please email [email protected]

Yoga with Simon Low

16/06/2026

Behind every statistic is a child in a safe classroom, a marginalised family receiving vital healthcare, a young person learning new skills and gaining independence, or someone finding safety and support when they need it most.

Only last year, together we helped support:

🧡 46,733 people through HOPE healthcare programmes across Kolkata, including 15,819 patients treated at HOPE Hospital
🧡 9,078 children through education, crèches, sponsorship, and inclusive learning programmes
🧡 1,579 children and adults protected from abuse and neglect through Residential Child Care and Child Watch
🧡 880 young people through vocational training and income-generation opportunities to help build sustainable futures

And while these numbers are significant, much of this support starts with everyday essentials:

🧡 £8.60 can help provide a pair of shoes and a school uniform
🧡 £30 can buy educational stationery and toys
🧡 £80 can contribute towards a teacher’s monthly salary
🧡 £100 can help purchase educational books for a child

These services are critical, not extras. Education, healthcare, protection, and opportunity can change the direction of a child’s life and help families build greater stability for the future.

Every donation, large or small, helps make this possible.

Learn more about how HOPE supports children and communities in Kolkata at https://ow.ly/pvMj50Z1zKn

15/06/2026

You have probably thought about it before. The London Marathon. The challenge. The finish line.

London Marathon 2027 could be yours. Every mile you run will change the lives of the most vulnerable communities in Kolkata, India.

If you have any questions about signing up for the London Marathon or the application process, please contact Juliette at [email protected]

14/06/2026

Treat yourself to a little extra restoration with Sally Lansdale, a Registered Osteopath with more than 40 years of experience, offering gentle, personalised treatments 👇

From cranial osteopathy to soft tissue massage, Sally’s treatments are designed to help you release tension, reset, and fully embrace the calm of Castle Ashby.

Between inspiring classes, time on the lawns of The Falcon at Castle Ashby, and exploring the historic gardens, this is your invitation to make a full day of wellbeing 🪷

To book a session with Sally and explore the event, please visit https://ow.ly/1u3t50Z1E18

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