Alongside many generous individuals who kindly give their own money each month, our activities are funded by two organisations.

Caring and Sharing East Sussex

The Caring and Sharing scheme was founded in 1982 by the then-Bishop of Lewes, Peter Ball. Its members seek to 'Live more simply, that others may simply live.'

The scheme is based on two ideas: firstly, that by making a small sacrifice in their day-to-day lives, members can assert their independence from material values; secondly, that the savings from this small sacrifice can provide the basic needs of life for others in poorer countries. The sacrifice members make need not be a major one, as its regularity enables it to grow in value over time. (As an example, the unit cost of one digestive biscuit is a few pence; but 5p per day amounts to more than £18 per year, which can make a significant difference to a person's life in Tanzania.) Sums like this, given regularly by many Carers, enable the organisation to send approximately £100,000 each year to its chosen projects.

Japanese church

FoDoT is most grateful to the Japanese Anglican Church, NSKK, for their promise to continue financial help for the coming four years, making a long-term commitment as they have already given a donation of around £900 annually for the past 4 years. Support like this, as with the vitally important regular funding we have received from Caring & Sharing East Sussex since FoDoT was founded, enables us to plan ahead.