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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

The outside of the building of St Nicolas. A white house with a pointed roof and a brown wooded fence in front.

St Nicolas closes but its spirit lives on

Opened in 1997, St Nicolas Home was FARA’s first residential care facility and official programme. Alongside its sister home, St Gabriels (1999 – 2019), St Nicolas marked the beginning of FARA as we know it today. It closed its doors at the end of 2024 after 27 years of activity.

A close up of the back of child's head wearing a backwards baseball cap that says FARA. In front of the child on the ground is a paint pallet

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.

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