The FARS Chanmugam Trust
No child deserves to live every day feeling unsafe or unwanted. Read more
COVID-19 has had a huge impact on Sri Lanka's economy, leaving many people without a way to earn a living. We are doing our part to try to help. Read more
We support St Anthony's School in various ways including funding and equipment for the sports teams and school band. Read more
In 2019, we began working with a local school in Tetapola, We are working to help them refurbish substandard classrooms and hoping to create a playground and playing fields for them. Read more
In 2019, the Trust saw the need to provide a new type of housing and support to young women who have finished school. We have the opportunity to help them prepare for life more independently whilst supporting further education and professional training. Read more
Since 2017, the Trust has supported a small pre-school in the Gampaha District, providing free childcare and early education to families who need it. Read more
The Carmel Home in Wanathamulla, Colombo provides a safe place for young girls whilst they pursue an education. Read more
The Trust's Chairman and Founder, Tony is originally from Sri Lanka and grew up in England. He and his wife, Frances, now spend half the year in Sri Lanka. Read more
The Secretary of the Trust and a great advocate for improving the education of the children in Sri Lanka. Read more
Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Jerome lives in Colombo and represents the Trust in-country on a regular basis. Read more
Jane works in the retail sector and loves visiting Sri Lanka for its history, culture, beauty and people. Read more
David has known the Chanmugam family for several decades. He loves travelling to Sri Lanka and at home in London is a keen Hotspur fan. Read more
Rohan was born in London but spent his early years in Sri Lanka. He now works and lives back in London. Read more
Soraya is the youngest trustee with strong cultural ties to her family's roots in Sri Lanka and Malaysia. Read more
Frances' goddaughter, Marianne loves visiting the Trust's projects in Sri Lanka and helping with the website and online presence. Read more
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In 2012, the FARS Chanmugam Trust was set up to help improve the lives of vulnerable children in Sri Lanka. Since then, we have grown to help hundreds of children through the project we support. Read more