Vic completed the 27.4-mile trek — just over marathon distance — alongside his close friends Charlie, Charlotte and Joe, walking from Elsted to the Butser Loop. Setting off at 8am, the group completed their walk in almost exactly ten hours, an impressive achievement given the scale of the challenge ahead of them. Helen, Vic’s wife, […]
Vic and Helen’s South Downs Marathon – update! Read More »
Please come along to our Annual General Meeting and then stay on for our exciting evening event, led by the sounds of Kay Kay & Co. Enjoy a delicious Indian buffet dinner and the chance to meet up with other sponsors, donors and supporters. It’s going to be a great evening, so please get in
2026 AGM and Annual Get Together Event! Read More »
Vic Hogan and his wife Helen have been regular visitors to El Shaddai in Assagao, Goa since 2010 and have been looking for opportunities to support the charity over the last few years. Along with some friends, they’re planning to do a marathon in and around the South Downs on 25 July to raise money
Vic and Helen’s South Downs Marathon Fundraiser Read More »
Dougie Smith, one of our UK Trustees, is once again organising a fun quiz night to raise funds for improving the sports facilities at Shanti Niketan International School in Assagao, where the children from our homes attend. It’ll be football themed and held at Billericay Town FC on Friday 29 May 2026. Doors open at
Congratulations to the England Over 70s Cricket Team on winning the Inaugural Over 70s World Cup Cricket Tournament against Australia on Sunday 11 August 2024 at Wormsley Cricket Ground. Our very own ‘Cricket John’ was chosen to be part of the Squad and also had the honour of being chosen as First Bowler for the
Cricket World Cup Champions! Read More »
This summer, something exciting is happening! The Inaugural Masters Cricket Over 70s World Cup is being played in the London area, starting on 28 July. The teams taking part are Wales, Sri Lanka, India, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and, of course, England. El Shaddai Charitable Trust UK Limited has the great honour of being chosen
World Class Cricket! Read More »
I came across the lads when on holiday in Candolim one Sunday when a group of boys came walking up the beach. I asked what they were doing and it was explained to me that they came down to the beach every weekend for a couple of hours. I decided to walk over and have
We are the Champions! Read More »
I became involved with El Shaddai in 2002. I had a conversation at Anjuna market with co-founder Anita Edgar and she discovered that l was a cricket coach and invited me to coach the boys at Victory House. From my first visit, l was astounded at their enthusiasm, their natural ability and their athleticism, to
John Turton – Cricket Coach, Fundraiser and Trustee Read More »
Wayne and Nicki Dawson of @absoluteembroidery (www.absoluteembroidery.co.uk) very kindly made and donated three sets of football strips for the El Shaddai under 10s and 12s boys and for the under 13s girls. The teams loved their new football strips and proudly wore them to play their tournament so a BIG thank you to Wayne and
New Strips for the El Shaddai team Read More »
Nirali Hathi happened to be in Goa with her parents Jagdish and Daksha having a few days holiday in Candolim when she got talking to Sanjiv, one of our UK Trustees, whilst enjoying the pool at the apartment complex they were all staying at . It transpired that Nirali was a Cricket Coach! The opportunity
