Throughout June staff from Pound Gates and Sevatas will undertake a virtual Triathlon to raise funds for Soma Leo Nyiera Academy. The school is on the shore of Lake Victoria. …
Staff participate in major fundraising event for The Soma Leo Foundation Read More
From November through to January we ran an appeal for clothes, toys and learning materials. For more information on the progress of the appeal click here.
Containers of donated items to be shipped to Kenya soon Read More
On the 18th November we held our inaugural charity quiz at the Novotel Ipswich. We were joined by 144 guests from a wide range of Suffolk businesses. The evening was …
The Soma Leo Foundation Charity Quiz Night Read More
Commencing on 18th November Soma Leo are proud to announce the launch of our Appeal. Following Kevin and Rob’s visit to Kenya in September we established that providing clothes, toys …
The Soma Leo Foundation Launch of Christmas Appeal Read More
Whilst on a visit to Kenya in September, Kevin and Rob, Trustees of Soma Leo, had the great fortune to have a meeting with Mama Sarah Obama, President Barack Obama’s …
Partnership with Mama Sarah Obama Foundation Read More
Kevin Collins and Rob Thacker, Trustees of The Soma Leo Foundation visited western Kenya, and in particular Nyiera, at the end of September. To learn more about their journey click …
Trustee visit to Kenya September 2015 Read More
We opened one of our two classrooms in July. Although building fit-out work continues we have 30 of our intended 60 pupils now attending Soma Leo Nyiera Academy. The first …
Classes start at Soma Leo Academy Nyiera Read More
The Soma Leo Foundation Golf Day took place on the 1st July. Organised by Pound Gates Chartered Insurance Brokers and supported by Ellisons Solicitors, Larking Gowen Chartered Accountants and Big …
The Soma Leo Foundation Golf Day Read More
Work commenced on the project in November 2014. The initial phase of groundwork was difficult due to heavy rains, flooding and poor access to the site. We also struggled to …
Progress with new school building in Nyiera Read More
At around lunchtime on Tuesday 28th October we completed our 6,510 miles challenge. We were delighted to have got there with 3 days to spare. For the last few days …
Kenyan School Fund Bike Ride Read More