Stories Archives - New Life Home Trust UK

Giving Back at Christmas: Our Trustees in Action

February 22, 2026 Behind the scenes, Change, Fundraising, Stories, Uncategorized

Christmas is always a special time at New Life Homes Trust, and this year we were incredibly grateful to see that spirit reflected in the efforts of two of our Trustees. Through creativity, generosity, and a lot of heart, Anna Wright and Bev Stockley each found their own way to…...

Kenya Update: Bev and Charlie’s Return Visit

September 6, 2025 Behind the scenes, Change, Life, Stories, Uncategorized

New Life Home UK Trustee Bev and Administrator husband Charlie Stockley made an emotional journey back to Kenya to visit NLHT. What they found was both heartwarming and transformative: babies they once cradled are now thriving teenagers, new partnerships have strengthened their care, and the dedication of the teams continued…...

Celebrating Five Years of Remission: Chloe’s Journey

January 10, 2025 Life, Stories

January 14th, 2025 marks five years of being cancer free for Chloe, a previously rescued baby from New Life Home Trust (NLHT), from retinoblastoma (cancer of the retina). Adopted at age one, Chloe‘s mother noticed a white glow coming from the center of Chloe’s pupil. Having read an article about…...

Celebrating 30 Years of New Life Home Trust: A Memorable Visit

August 2, 2024 Behind the scenes, Life, Stories

By Bev & Charlie Stockley Charlie is the administrator for the UK charity and Bev is a trustee, they also spent just under 6 years working at the home in Amani between 2010 and 2015. A Grand Celebration It was a great privilege to be invited to attend the 30th…...

Adoption Stories – Luke

February 29, 2024 Change, Life, Stories

Hello readers my name is Luke Mwaura Askew. I am a 27 year old Kenyan/ British citizen doing my best to navigate through life whilst enjoying the company of friends and family as I go. All three names were given to me by my beloved adoption parents Ian & Jo…...

Adoption Stories – Levi

January 17, 2024 Life, Stories

Rescued by New Life Home Trust at just a few days old – Levi shares with us a few of his memories and feelings about being adopted: ” My name is Levi and I am 22 years old. I’m currently living in Scotland and training as a welder with the…...

A Humbling Visit to the New Life Homes in Kenya

January 10, 2024 Life, Stories

David Wright, Chair of the UK board of Trustees, shares an update from his latest visit to Kenya to visit all the four homes and meet with the Kenyan Board. I first visited Kenya in 2011 as part of a team from our church, volunteering in the Kisumu home.…...

Twenty-nine years rescuing abandoned babies

June 10, 2023 Stories

This year sees the charity celebrating 29 years of rescuing and caring for abandoned babies. In that time over 2,400 babies have been rescued and brought to our homes in Kenya, let’s take a look back at how it all began… Our founders Clive and Mary Beckenham always hoped to…...

Clive and Mary with their team back in 2005

Clive Beckenham, son of the founders of New Life Home Trust, shares his adoption story

January 6, 2022 Life, Stories, Uncategorized

Before there ever was a New Life Home Trust, Clive and Mary Beckenham rescued and adopted Clive Beckenham. This highlighted to them the plight of many other abandoned babies and they wondered if there might be other families prepared to do the same. They found that there were, and thus was…...

Give Christmas thanks this year

December 7, 2021 Donate, Life, Stories

Can you donate £20 to give a member of staff a care package this Christmas? With Christmas approaching we are reminded that this time of year is for giving and being thankful for the people in our lives. This year we want to take this opportunity to say thank you to our staff, again. Last…...

About New Life Home Trust UK

New Life Home Trust UK works to financially support the rescue, care and nurture of abandoned and orphaned babies in Kenya, housing the children until they can be adopted or reunited with family.

We want to ensure complete transparency with all our donors with regard to funding. New Life Home Trust UK CIO sends 85% of donations to Kenya for the designated project. 15% is retained in the UK, this includes 15% of any Gift Aid claim. This is used for administration, governance and fundraising costs

Details of our partnering Kenyan charity can be found here.

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