YoGift is a UK registered charity which gives thanks for the gift of yoga by raising funds to support children in poverty in India.

YoGift (UK registered charity 1197129) raises funds in the UK which we then direct to organisations in India working to alleviate child poverty.

YoGift developed from a small group of friends coming together to reflect on how grateful we were for our yoga practice and for the friendship and community that has developed from our yoga and wellbeing practices.  We started to think about how we could bring practical meaning to our gratitude.  This led us to create our very own charity, YoGift, to raise money and support children in poverty in India.

YoGift offers a practical way to celebrate our gratitude for the gift of yoga in our lives.  To give thanks to the country where many spiritual and wellbeing practices that we value so much originated.

We operate by raising funds in the UK which we then direct to established partners in India.  The first organisation we have chosen to partner with is Harmony house,  just outside Delhi.  Pairing with established charities in India means that we can direct funds quickly and efficiently where they are most needed.  

Harmony House is a children’s day centre in an area called Gurgaon,  just outside Delhi.  It’s located next to a slum area where most of its children live.   It takes in over 1000 children every day and supports them in education, nutrition, healthcare, well-being, vocational training and employment and careers placement.   

As YoGift has grown we are now looking to bring new centres on board that we can support – so watch put for our updates.  We recognise that we have small beginnings, but we have big aims and ambitions to develop and grow our fundraising, so that we can bring more partners on board and through them support as many children as possible.  

YoGift in practice – Making a difference

 

At YoGift we would absolutely love some help and the good news is that there are lots of ways that you can be part of the YoGift community and help support children in poverty in India.

 

This is how you can help

 

 Hold a fundraising event, yoga class, exercise class, bike ride, walk, trek, bake sale, birthday party – anything – and send the proceeds to YoGift – email us hello@yogift.org and we will send you a fundraising pack.  A great way to have fun with friends, family, colleagues and support children in poverty in India at the same time.

Thank you!

 

Display our posters/contact details in your shop, workplace, studio – email us at hello@yogift.org and we will send you some information.

Thank you!

 

Give YoGift donation vouchers as a gift – it can sometimes be really difficult to come up with new and creative gift ideas – you could make a donation to YoGift as a gift for a loved one on a special occasion – simply drop us a quick email, hello@yogift.org and we will send you a voucher that you can give to your loved one to say you have donated on their behalf.

Thank you!

 

 Join us in our own YoGift led fundraising events – we hold yoga raves, walks and treks, cycle rides and online yoga classes – all to raise vital funds for YoGift as well as having fun, getting together, meeting new people and creating community.   Keep a look out on the website and instagram for dates and details 

Thank you!

 

 Set up a regular donation – just contact your bank to set up a monthly direct debit/standing order to : YoGift (business/charity a/c) Sort code: 08-92-99 A/c no:67242911

Thank you!

 

Volunteer with us! We’re always looking for help with social media, event planning, all kinds of things!! If you would like to help please contact us on hello@yogift.org and we’ll talk!!!

Thank you!

 

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If you’re able to donate straightaway, then please join us in showing gratitude for our yoga practice and click the link below to donate

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