Sharyn

As founder of UBU I found my inspiration from my brother Tony who was a foster child, then adopted by my parents when he was five. After listening to his stories about the treatment he received while in the homes I began to think of what it was like for him as well as the thousands of other kids. I decided to start the school after Tony passed on in 2008. It is my tribute to him and all that he did for me. Of all the things I've done in my life, this is the one thing that truly makes me feel like I'm finally on the right path.

Kids on the Streets

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Do you have fond memories of how you grew up? Was your home safe, sound and warm? We’re approaching another winter where our homeless children are facing months of not knowing where they will end up sleeping for the night or where their next meal is going to come from. As an adult, you would … Read more

Fundraising

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One of the fundraising techniques we are applying is mobile phone applications. There is SMS or ‘text’ fundraising, where sending a text message to a specific appeal number results in a donation being made via your mobile phone bill. Here in the UK, SMS responses in support of the BBC’s Comic Relief events have raised … Read more