Elliott Lyons is delighted to announce his forthcoming event, The Royal Parks Half Marathon:Event DetailsOnly in the last year have I come to know One Kind Act. I was introduced by very close friends of mine, and after attending one of their fundraising events, and understanding more about the work that they do, I was hooked. To find an organisation that, in my eyes, supports those charities that are smaller and not so widely known, and helps them do the great work they do in the UK and globally is really refreshing. That is why I have chosen to raise money for One Kind Act by taking part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon this year. To know the funds I raise will help One Kind Act, in some small way, to continue supporting these great causes is something I am proud to do.....even though at my age I hope my knees hold out!Thank you One Kind Act for allowing me to take part in this event and help in your continued success.About One Kind ActOne Kind Act Changes Communities and lives of others globally who suffer as a result of Poverty of Health, Nutrition and Education and may have Fallen Through The Net of the larger charities. Learn More here

Reeta Hosein is delighted to announce her forthcoming event, Glam with Bubbles & Nibbles:Event DetailsMake up master class, nibbles, lots of fun & raising money for charity.....(perfect combination). Reeta Hosein will be hosting an evening of fun, laughter, food and beverages- coupled with a makeup session. What more can a girl ask for. Together, we will raise money for One Kind Act for those who are less fortunate then us. Every penny raised on the day will go to the charity. I want to thank Douria Hosein (my sister in law) who came up with the idea and introduced me to, two special ladies who will be leading the makeup session: Neetu Rayit and Karina Bouhelal. Neetu together with everyday makeup has done fashion and photography, bridal, camouflage and special effect makeup. She’s participated in London chick fashion week, London fashion week and most recently Camden fashion show.  Her passion for makeup came from wanting to help people with skin problems (she herself suffers from melasma and ache).Karina brings a wealth of knowledge running flagship stores  for  luxury brands, over the last 19 years. (Estee Lauder, Christian Dior) training make up artists, skin consultants and specialists. She is now working and training with Trish McEvoy in New York  UK and Ireland,  performing and teaching make up to clients as well as working with Trish in her master classes. Karina wants to make a difference in every woman's life, by enabling them to enhance their natural beauty. I’ll set up makeup stations for each person, all I ask you to do is please bring along your own makeup and brushes. I have limited spaces for 16/18 ladies. Please book now to secure your space. It will be £40 per head - which includes the makeup session, glass of Prosecco, finger food and a small token gift. But most of all, fun and laughter to raise money for an incredible charity. If you are unable to join us but would still like to donate that will be most appreciated. Come and join us 🥂About One Kind ActOne Kind Act Changes Communities and lives of others globally who suffer as a result of Poverty of Health, Nutrition and Education and may have Fallen Through The Net of the larger charities. Learn More here

One Kind Act announce the launch of our COVID-19 Relief Fund with immediate effect: COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDOne Kind Act hope that you and all your family are well and staying safe in view of all that is happening around the world. It’s a hugely uncertain time globally, with closures everywhere affecting everyone. So many of our plans have been disrupted, leaving us frustrated and disappointed. But more sadly, so many people’s lives are now so adversely affected by the economic aftermath of all closures. Impoverished people already experiencing serious hardships are now even more vulnerable to the threat of Covid-19, along with the elderly and people with serious health issues.One Kind Act are very clear, we HAVE to help in any way we can. So, One Kind are launching a COVID-19 Relief Fund with immediate effect.  At the outset, we are teaming up with two trustworthy UK Causes we already support who we knew would step up to this crisis. You’ll see below what measures these Causes have already taken to help the local communities. And going forward, we may well identify other Causes doing similar work whom we will want to support after necessary due diligence. It is with our best intention that all monies raised through this Relief Fund will be used as intended, either through provision of food or meeting other needs. NishkamSWATAs well as the normal regular feeding of the London homeless, NishkamSWAT will be providing a FREE MOBILE LANGAR SERVICE at this crucial time of need for over 65-year olds in isolation. They will be taking all the necessary health and safety precautions to make sure they run a safe service to bring food to their doorstep. They have sent out an appeal to all their communities to identify these vulnerable people who would benefit from this service.   THE REAL JUNK FOOD PROJECT TRJFP have been enlisted onto the Harrow council “mini cobra committee” and have been given full access to the Council’s fleet of vans and social workers to help distribute hot food and parcels to the needy. TRJFP founder, Taz Gaddar, has been nominated to lead the distribution.  Please see below photos of the TRJFP Community Kitchen based in Harrow of food parcels being prepared by a group of volunteers for the most vulnerable, as identified by the Harrow Council, as a result of the pandemic.    BOTH CAUSES CLEARLY NEED MONEY TO BUY ALL PROVISIONS THEY NEED TO PREPARE THE FOOD THEY INTEND TO DISTRIBUTE TO THE VULNERABLE. PLEASE DONATE TO HELP US HELP THEM.   You may DONATE by way of: 1. An online donation on this Page by clicking on PLEDGE NOW or2. A Bank Transfer/Cheque/Cash by proceeding to the DONATE tab at the top of this Page where you will be able to download our Manual Donation Form which provides the bank details and the address to which the form/cheque/cash should be sent.   Thank you.About One Kind ActOne Kind Act Changes Communities and lives of others globally who suffer as a result of Poverty of Health, Nutrition and Education and may have Fallen Through The Net of the larger charities. Learn More here

One Kind Act are delighted to announce their forthcoming event, CHILD OF MINE BALL:Post Event Update28th December 2019The night surpassed expectations. It was the Saturday before Christmas and guests arrived at the Child of Mine Ball full of festive spirit in the truest sense of the word - ready to have a wonderful time but also with their hearts open to spreading love and goodwill around the world. A drinks reception was followed by short but powerful speeches. Sarah, Duchess of York, a new Patron of One Kind Act, spoke of the healing that comes through giving and read out an inspiring letter to OKA from HRH Maharaja Gaj Singh of Jodhpur. Mark Ramprakash, Patron, spoke movingly of witnessing deprivation around the world and the effectiveness of the charity's work. Shamit Malhotra, Chairman of OKA, spoke of the extraordinary journey of the charity and recognising all children as part of us.Three Causes supported on the night spoke of the improvements to health, nutrition and education to hundreds of children in UK and abroad that OKA has facilitated.Most powerful was by a 16-year old boy called Tyler. Between palpable nervousness, emotional moments and raw pain, he gave a first-hand account of what it's like to watch your mother struggle to feed you, to helplessly watch your younger siblings go hungry, to feel weak with exhaustion and hunger. A chance encounter with a Cause supported by OKA has ensured he and his family have enough to eat every day.The Auction and Raffle were lively affairs raising further funds for deprived children.The evening MC was the charming Navin Kundra who had the crowd dancing to his talented catchy singing until the late hours. Over £130,000 was raised which will give impoverished children in UK and around the world hope, opportunity and nourishment where there is none. What the Guests Said: - I have been to hundreds of charity events; the difference between other charities and OKA is, with you, it all comes from the heart - you have no idea how impactful last night was- you are a rare charity, keep on inspiring- what an impactful fabulous way to bring 2019 to a close- whole heartedly wanted to thank you all for the wonderful evening- so inspired to hear about the amazing charities you have supported along the 5 year journey- we were so moved by the presentations- the event was organised to most incredible meticulous detail and it was absolutely fantastic- we are absolutely flabbergasted at how much you have achieved as a charity- the work that you do is absolutely commendable and we are blessed to be associated with you- the whole world should know what phenomenal work you amazing people are doing- what a great evening, your team does a truly amazing jobAbout One Kind ActOne Kind Act Changes Communities and lives of others globally who suffer as a result of Poverty of Health, Nutrition and Education and may have Fallen Through The Net of the larger charities. Learn More hereEvent DetailsThe CHILD OF MINE BALL is the most exclusive event in the One Kind Act 2019 calendar. Join us for a sophisticated, lively and fun filled evening with world class entertainment while fundraising for children in poverty around the world.An enticing three course meal, unlimited free premium drinks, a raffle and auction will be followed with a live performances by NAVIN KUNDRA, acclaimed, award winning scion of the British Asian music scene and a night of music, dancing and conversation in a delightful ambience.TICKET PURCHASE:Bring along your partners, friends, colleagues and business associates for an elegant and festive pre-Christmas celebration.You are invited to purchase tables of 12 for either Premium or Standard tickets. The Premium tables will be in a prime location, and will include 2 chilled bottles of premium champagne.Premium Tables: £1,560 for a table of 12 (equivalent to £130 per person). Please note only 16 Premium tables are availableStandard Tables: £1200 for a table of 12 (equivalent to £100 per person). TABLE LOCATION WILL BE GIVEN ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE BASIS. Please appreciate that as this is a Charity Ball, there will be no refunds once purchase has been made. FOOD ALLERGIES: Any enquiries regarding ticket purchase or food allergies, please contact Shamit Malhotra on shamit@isgroupuk.com or Annu Shah on annu.shah1@sky.com.DRESS CODE: Sparkles and Glitz / Lounge SuitACCOMMODATION: We have arranged for special room rates and terms with the Hilton Hotel, should you be interested in staying overnight. Please click here for further details. As is expected with this event, tickets are likely to sell out fast, so SO HURRY AND BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! PLEASE NOTE: Where photos and videos have been taken at our fundraising events, we will use these for marketing purposes on our website and on social media. Please contact us on info@onekindact.org if you do not want your photo/video used.  About One Kind ActOne Kind Act Changes Communities and lives of others globally who suffer as a result of Poverty of Health, Nutrition and Education and may have Fallen Through The Net of the larger charities. Learn More here

Rita Soni is delighted to announce the success of her fundraising event Ethical Catering Event.Post Event Update13th November 2019On world kindness day a group of ladies decided to have an ethical catering event. Not only to raise money needed for the various projects but also to show how zero waste can create zero hunger.Taz from The Real Junk Food Project cooked a delicious meal from rescued food . From delicious canapés to main course and wonderful desserts , a range of ethically  catered food was presented.The money raised from the event was £750.00 and One Kind Act doubled the amount raised on the night to reach a total a £1500 which will go towards their many projects.Thank you to all the lovely ladies who supported the event. And a special thank you to Taz , Michelle and Viv for creating a wonderful evening of love for the food we receive and the greatest gift :the gift of  giving back.About One Kind ActOne Kind Act Changes Communities and lives of others globally who suffer as a result of Poverty of Health, Nutrition and Education and may have Fallen Through The Net of the larger charities. Learn More here

Mona & Raj Bhogal are delighted to announce their forthcoming event, The OKA Summer Garden Party 2019Post Event Update12th August 2019One Kind Act's annual garden party, the most sought after, popular event in the calendar was yet again a sold-out affair. On a pleasantly warm August afternoon, over a hundred guests gathered on the lush, mature lawns of Raj and Mona Bhogal's country manor. The bar was busy with Prosecco and Pimms, wine and beer flowing until the late hours.  Lavish starters, a banquet for main meal and home-made desserts were served while music played, conversation flowed and a gentle breeze blew.  Live singers performed soul, jazz, blues, and Latino music to the audience who either sipped their drinks while swaying to the music or hit the dance floor while singing along enthusiastically. Trustee Annu Shah gave a well-received speech on the work of One Kind Act. Raj Bhogal spoke movingly about raising money in memory of his brother Belu who, in his lifetime, always reached out to help wherever he could. Over £20,000 was raised and two noble causes were supported on the day:Compassionate Hands - which takes care of over 90 disabled, abandoned babies and children in Kenya Made with Hope - which aims to install water tanks to collect clean rainwater to schools in TanzaniaAn auction and raffle raised further funds in a more traditional way compared to an impromptu generously sponsored jump in the pool by OKA chairman Shamit at midnight! We just hope he hasn’t caught a chill! Event DetailsOKA GARDEN PARTYOne Kind Act is delighted to announce the 2019 Garden Party on Saturday 3 August. As regular attendees will testify, this is one of the most sought after, requested and popular events held by OKA. It is an afternoon of sunshine, music, unlimited drinks, cocktails and food on the luxurious, verdant lawns of One Kind Act associate, Mona's country house.  Games, stalls, a swimming pool, auction and raffle add to the relaxed fun of the day.Tickets are £45 (over 16s only)Arrival between 2pm and 4pmAs always, numbers are limited and tickets sell fast…. so book yours soon. If you cannot attend but would like to donate, please PLEDGE ONLY on this page. PREVIEW: ONE OF OUR AUCTION PRIZES - A FRAMED SIGNED FLAG WITH ROLEX CLOCK BY RORY MCLLROY   About One Kind ActOne Kind Act Changes Communities and lives of others globally who suffer as a result of Poverty of Health, Nutrition and Education and may have Fallen Through The Net of the larger charities. Learn More here

Prideview Group are delighted to announce their forthcoming event, The Prideview Cricketers' Cup 2019.Post Event Update26th July 2019OVER £30,000 RAISED AT THE OKA-PRIDEVIEW CRICKET CUP EVENT 2019!!!!         This outstanding amount was raised through amazing dedication and hard work of the Prideview and OKA team at what was, once again, a fabulous fun-filled day of cricket, food, drink and games for the children. The money raised will go to three noble Causes OKA support; The Real Junk Food Project (to support a marginalised community of NW London), Ab Jeetega India Foundation (to provide opportunity through sport to the under-privileged in India) and Made with Hope (to provide new schools to the poor in Tanzania).  Event DetailsOn SATURDAY 13TH JULY 2019, come and Play, Sponsor or Spectate at commercial property’s biggest cricket tournament – all for a great cause!About this EventRegistration is now open for the 8th edition of The Prideview Cricket Cup, commercial property’s biggest cricket tournament – which will be taking place the day before the Cricket Cup Final! Please contact hina@pridemanagement.co.uk or call 0203 113 2140 to register and once you have, please make your donation here. Here’s all you need to know about how you can take part…….Play - £650 per 6-a-side team, which includes lunch, drinks and tea for your players and up to 10 spectators. Sponsor - minimum donation of £350 for an A5 advert in the tournament brochure, or £100 for a well-wisher message.Spectate - Buy a Wristband for £20 for all those aged 12 or over, which includes food and drink throughout the day.Please MAKE A PLEDGE ON THIS PAGE for the FULL VALUE of your participation:1. £650 if you’ve mobilised a team together AND/OR 2. Minimum of £350/100 for Sponsors advert/well-wisher message in the brochure And/or BUY YOUR WRISTBANDS FOR £20 for every member of your family and friends coming to support you.Please be clear to write your name in full when you pledge.  Last year, this event raised £21,778, and this year's funds will go towards three worthy Causes that One Kind Act support:1.  THE REAL JUNK FOOD PROJECT LONDON NW (TRJFP)  – Based in Burnt Oak, North London, TRJFP works tirelessly to ensure 1 ton per week of food (which would otherwise have been wasted by businesses) is diverted to over 100 struggling residents via their team of 10 volunteers and 1 van. Food is not just given away - many of their beneficiaries purchase it on a ‘pay as you feel’ basis. This innovating and sustainable concept is being rolled out all over the UK, and we are proud to be assisting TRJFP with their medium term goal to establish a renovated Community Kitchen with increased storage capacity at a facility provided by the International Gospel Church (non faith based)2.  AB JEETEGA INDIA FOUNDATION  – Grass root level sport in India is fractured and segmented on the shameful bias of socio-economic, caste, religion and gender status. And even though the population is among the world’s youngest and has the innate potential and talent, opportunity is not always available to those who are deserving!Ab Jeetega India offers underprivileged athletes a high quality, equal and transparent sporting platform to make their sporting dreams come true and give them experiences which will give them the skills to succeed in life outside of sport too. 3.  MADE WITH HOPE, TANZANIA – Made With Hope’s mission is to provide education to the poor children that live in rural communities around Arusha in Tanzania. Their current project is to support CHETI Primary School & Girls Boarding House, a private school that has been providing high-quality education to the community for many years. The school is in desperate need of expansion. Made With Hope has already funded and constructed 5 more classrooms at this school, however an extra 3 classrooms need to be built costing £23,185 which will enable an additional 135 children to be taught to a high level.  About One Kind ActOne Kind Act Changes Communities and lives of others globally who suffer as a result of Poverty of Health, Nutrition and Education and may have Fallen Through The Net of the larger charities. Learn More here

Seema & Meena are delighted to announce the success of their event ‘Fashion Drinks & Kamasutra’ in aid of One Kind Act towards their worthy causes.Post Event Update19th June 2019Seema Midha and Meena Dhawan hosted an afternoon of fashion, food, prosecco and Kamasutra in June.There were several stalls of jewellery, essential oils and designer outfits to peruse at Seema's beautiful home before a lavish lunch was served and over 70 ladies settled down for an insight into the Kamasutra.  Eminent academic and storyteller Seema Anand gave a fascinating insight into the refinements, elegance and sophistication of the ancient scriptures.  There were secrets of perfumery, phases of the moon, the art of sending clandestine message through wearing certain jewellery and even hidden messages in the humble paan. Needless to say the audience was enchanted and sales of the oils, jewellery and clothes increased after the talk!  Seema Anand's book "Art of Seduction" sold out on the day leading, we hope, to an increase in attendees' pleasure.Over £2500 was raised which will go towards helping children in poverty through food and education.About One Kind ActOne Kind Act Changes Communities and lives of others globally who suffer as a result of Poverty of Health, Nutrition and Education and may have Fallen Through The Net of the larger charities. Learn More here