WANT TO HELP?
Donate now!
Whether it’s a one-off gift or a regular donation, any contribution you make goes a long way.
A regular payment allows us to plan for the future knowing that some of the costs are already covered. We can assure you every penny donated goes directly to the school.
Please help us – Your support can make a difference
The Hannah Memorial Academy is more than just a school, and your generosity will help to:
Educate
Provide a quality education to underprivileged children who would otherwise not be in school at all
Give Hope
Give hope and provide vital medical and wider community services to one of India’s poorest regions
Remember
Ensure that Hannah’s school is a good and fitting memorial
Support
Support Hannah’s parents and family by keeping her memory alive in a good way, despite the manner of her death
Donation Options
Credit or Debit Card
We accept card payments through Justgiving, an organisation which exists to help people donate to charities online. It’s easy, quick and tax-friendly.
They automatically reclaim Gift Aid on your donation and deduct a small fee to cover card processing fees and VAT – so every £10 you donate this way becomes £11.06 to support the school.
Bank Transfer or Standing Order
You can make a Bank Transfer, using the details below, but we would be grateful if you would let us know via the contact page if you do so we have a record of your donation. Many thanks
Account name: Hannah Memorial Academy
Bank: Cooperative Bank
Sort Code: 08 92 99
Account Number: 65252071
OUR IMPACT
Support for the school – what do we fund?
Ongoing running costs include:
Salaries
For the Head Teacher and other teachers, two classroom assistants who help with the youngest children, a cleaner for toilets and classrooms, and Jason for his work in managing and maintaining the school
Maintenance and repair of buildings
The Darjeeling region is in an earthquake zone, and also subject to the annual monsoon season, requiring regular and occasionally major repair works.
Books
Work books for each child in all 6 subjects need replacing each year
Uniforms
Made by the local tailor
Secondary school financial support
For the poorest children whose parents are unable to afford uniforms or books
Teacher training
Making sure our teachers have the training and support they need to keep classes running
Capital works – so far, we have also funded:
A covered walkway to the toilet block
A covered playground area for the rainy season
A ‘homestay’ building
Separate toilet for teachers
Insulation for the roof to keep it cooler in summer, warmer in winter
The purchase of a 4- wheel drive car to taxi teachers and some pupils to and from the school and in the case of emergencies, to offer assistance to the wider community
DO MORE
Support the school in other ways
Visit the school
This area of North East India is a fabulous holiday destination, and visitors are very, very welcome to visit Hannah Memorial Academy.
Support us
As well as donating there are many other ways you can get involved to help and support the school