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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Please check with your local FARA shop for their festive opening hours

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A family for those without
Transforming the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people living in Romania, giving them a sense of family.See our mission, vision and values

Shop FARA

FARA has 40 vibrant charity shops in the heart of 26 London communities.

Our shops are run by an amazing team of people who select good quality items that suit every taste and every pocket thanks to our supporters' generous donations

Who we help

FARA’s services include support activity for vulnerable children and adults with learning disabilities, youth at risk and community-based programmes tackling poverty through education for Romania’s poorest families. Hands-on practical care is provided, fulfilling lives, rebuilding futures, and spreading hope.

  • Young adults at risk
  • Vulnerable children
  • Children with learning disabilities and complex needs
  • Families in poverty
  • Adults with learning disabilities

News and Blogs

This year we launched Camp CONNECT

This summer, the team from the Emmanuel Centre in Suceava successfully launched Camp CONNECT, a joyful summer camp designed for children with disabilities and their parents.

A Trip to Romania

As a charity bridging two countries, it’s essential for our teams to see first-hand the impact of the funds they help raise. It reinforces the importance of our work in making a lasting difference for those we support in Romania.

the inside of a charity shop. The walls are lined with rails of clothes and a crowd of people are looking through them and shopping

Notting Hill Donations Hub Launch

We are thrilled to have launched our Notting Hill donations hub on September 12th with a special late opening that included drinks, a luxury raffle and discounted shopping from a specially curated selection of pre-loved designer and vintage items.

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