Charity News

[*Edit, please also read news update above*]

After twenty-three years running the Sunflower Fellowship, with John now aged 90, and as we have been unable to find someone to take over from him as the Charity’s Treasurer, the Trustees are planning to close “The Sunflower Fellowship Romania” at the end of this year (2024). However, at the same time we will open a new Bank Account with “Casa Valentin” in its title. (This account is especially provided by our bank for charities, clubs and societies). All existing Standing Orders can be transferred to the new account, along with all the other donations we receive, mostly by cheque. Then at the end of each month, starting with January 2025 we will simply send all donations received to Adrian and Gabriela’s account in Romania. We will send you full details of the new account in December,

We apologise that we have not sent you many updates recently. However, 4 groups of children have had a holiday booked so far, and we are hopeful that 4 more groups will be booked in before long. We are pleased about this, but it will be challenging financially so if you could give a little more this summer to  help us out, we will be most grateful.

We have been very thankful that an American Christian friend of Adrian and Gabriela has kindly offered to contribute half the average cost each month for running Casa Valentin this year (2024). Without his help we would have struggled this year, as all the costs in Romania have risen exponentially. We are hoping that he will be able to continue helping us in the future. Please join us in praying for the Lord’s continued blessing on Adrian, Gabriela and all the staff and children who visit Casa Valentin.