Neeraj Foundation Family Trust
Improving the Lives of Many
Our ambition is to touch lives and support others in whatever small way we can. We’re raising funds and promoting initiatives to help those who need it most.
Read on to learn how you can support to enable change in vulnerable lives.
Our Headlines
The "Earlsdon Echo" is Talking About Our Work
I would like to thank Uma for inviting me to attend the group. I have benefitted so much from attending. I was initially very apprehensive, but was put at ease from the moment I walked in. Uma always welcomes everyone with her arms stratched out open to embrace. Being introduced to everyone, and seeing the welcoming smiles on everyones faces all helped to put me at ease. The warm and friendly atmosphere, friendly chatting and laughing was lovely. I also like that everyone listens to each other and there is empathy, opennes, support and sharing, as well as signposting to appropriate organisations.
I came across the Lotus group by default. It is a very caring, responsible group. Uma opens her home to greet the people attending, with such warmth and smiles. This makes a huge difference to individuals for their mental well-being and sense of belonging and not being isolated. Being valued and having a puspose in life is so important to our mental health. This is all achieved by the Lotus group and more...Beverages and cake, food to share, recipes exchanged etc...
How have I benefitted since discovering this group? I have started to socialise again, and now feel a part of a family who look out for each other.
Coming to this group has helped me to share and cope with my issues. I do not feel alone, and know I can pick up the phone and speak with anyone.
Events in 2024
JUNE:
Talk on mental health with Coventry Mind
"It was so good to feel relaxed and safe amongst everyone and able to speak freely about feelings and anxiety."
JULY:
Making bird seed feeders
"A lovely afternoon in the sun in the garden with the Lotus Family. Kelly and Jackie from Coventry Mind taught us how to make food for the animals, especially for the birds."
AUGUST:
Group trip to Rutland Water
"The trip to Rutland Water was a great opportunity to get out and enjoy the weather - many thanks to Uma for coordinating the day so well"
AUGUST:
Information + Q&A with breast cancer nurses
"A lovely afternoon with family and nurses from the cancer centre."
"The information given was both interesting and useful."
Lotus Support Group
"I wanted this loneliness and the low moods I experienced to go away."
Creating community
"The very first day I met Uma and the group I felt welcome and had the feeling that this would be good for me."
Inviting speakers
The speakers have been brilliant, I have learnt a lot of breathing exercises, which I try to use especially when I experience anxiety. It helps me a lot."
Support
"I now have a group of people who I can relate to, because they have similar experiences. I am so grateful to Uma and her family."
Tea and smiles
"Sharing a simple cup of tea and home made cake with wonderful conversation has been so welcome and appreciated."
Our Mission
Our trustees have extensive experience of working in charities, healthcare, technology and the manufacturing industry. They are dedicated to the mission of creating immediate and lasting change in the lives of those in need.
Our work with donors and partners is aimed at achieving a more just and egalitarian society.
Learn more about our mission and the causes we support below.
About Our Foundation
"Remember one thing, you should not leave the earth until you have made it a little more beautiful, a little lovelier, a little more loving".(Osho)
Our late son, Neeraj Sharma, was a benevolent soul who was involved with many charitable concerns. He was especially interested in supporting underprivileged children and the elderly.
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The definition of the name Neeraj is lotus flower, hence why we have adopted this as the symbol of the foundation and the name of the support group.
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As a family we have setup the Neeraj Foundation Family Trust to further his legacy. The trustees of the Neeraj Foundation Family Trust will review the initiatives that require financial aid, and designate funding accordingly.
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Memorial Bench in the
Coventry War Memorial Park
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The family paid has funded the placement of this bench to commemorate Neeraj Sharma, in whose memory we have setup this family foundation. Our support group regularly walk through the park and gather around this bench.
An initiative for the installation of Water Wells we have funded in Odisha, India
Pacnchugochia G.P. Khalia menta Village
Ghasipura Dist - Keonjhar
Samukhanandi G.P. Bhandsridha Village
Ghasipura District - Keonjhar
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Janjali P.O/G.P Panasaadiha Block-Anandadapur Village
Ghasipura Dist - Keonjhar
Causes we have supported
Since our inception, we’ve worked around the clock to expand our causes and help those who need our help. Every contribution goes toward making our world a better place, so if you’re looking to contribute a donation or your time, please get in touch today. Making a positive difference has never been so easy.
Lotus Support Group
Supporting the elderly community in Earlsdon, Coventry
The group has been developed and run by a retired manager of the Coventry Carers Centre, and has evolved from her drive to combat the loneliness and isolation some people experience on a daily basis; something which has been considerably worsened by the pandemic.
Surrounded by calming gardens, its aim is to offer tea and conversation, with additional health and social care professionals volunteering their time to share information on different services available to the group.
Advancement of health and relief for those in need
By reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
As a family, we have been affiliated with the Jinendra Foundation for over 20 years. They have been affiliated with the Ram Krishna Mission, who cover projects focusing on educational advancement, healthcare, rural upliftment, tribal welfare and youth movements within India.
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The Prevention of Poverty
To foster peace and combat social exclusion by focusing on Education, Eradication and Empowerment.
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In recent years, the trustees have developed relationships with the Divine Onkar Mission and YUPSI foundations, both well established charities.
If you would like to donate, please contact us via email, as follows;
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