Silver Birch Care

18/06/2026

Our next group of team members have travelled to to support Kijana Kwanza (English) and gain a deeper understanding of their life-changing work.

After arriving at International Airport, they group began their visit by spending time with the children at Shabaha Children’s Home, whose construction SBCH was proud to support. The evening provided an opportunity to meet some of the dedicated volunteers and staff who make such a difference to the children’s lives, before sharing a meal and getting to know one another.

The following day began with the chance to sample a range of foods, including ugali and freshly made fruit juices – with mango proving to be a firm favourite! In the afternoon, the group accompanied Social Workers on visits to local families and the children in their care, gaining valuable insight into the support provided within the .

That evening, they were invited to attend a traditional wedding, enjoying an unforgettable cultural experience. Given a warm welcome, the group joined the , and danced in procession as they presented gifts to the bride and groom!

14/06/2026

📣 A huge thank you to Silver Birch Care for being our U10 Orange sponsor for the 25/26 season! 📣

🧡 Your commitment to grassroots football helps provide opportunities for our young players to learn, develop, and enjoy the game. We are incredibly grateful to have you as part of our football family! 🧡

12/06/2026

A huge 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 to our 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, for sending their second group of employees to visit us in Moshi this year.

Yesterday, the team spent the day at 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺, getting 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻 with daily farm activities. They 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘄𝘀, 𝗰𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 for animal feed, 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, and 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗲.

The highlight of the day came when one cow, a little unsettled by unfamiliar hands during milking, decided it wanted to 𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗻, sending the group into a 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁, and providing plenty of laughter for everyone involved.

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27/05/2026

We celebrated one of our residents’ 18th with a , making the most of the good weather. Joined by fellow and friends, everyone enjoyed a day filled with good and memories!

18/05/2026

Our took part in housekeeping activities over the weekend, including cleaning and mowing the lawn, helping them build independence and develop practical life skills.

They also enjoyed a group session where they made lamb jollof rice with plantain, followed by coconut . Afterwards, everyone sat down to enjoy the together before settling in for a relaxing movie night!

06/05/2026

Introducing The Forge, our newest six-bedroom (all with en-suite bathrooms).

The area offers convenient access to local colleges, libraries, services, and leisure facilities, supporting in , independence, and positive engagement within the .

Take a look inside now!

20/04/2026

Our team joined on home visits where they were warmly welcomed by nine families. Seeing first-hand the challenges these families face – and the resilience with which they meet them – highlighted just how vital KK’s work is in this community. A sharing how their life has been transformed through KK’s support was especially powerful.

Later, they visited Chemka before sharing a meal prepared with fresh produce from the KK farm.

The next morning was spent at Kariwa, where our team joined the children in volleyball, tug of war, basketball and cards. A standout moment was learning a game they had created using a sock ball – a simple yet powerful reminder of the children’s resourcefulness and the joy they find in everyday moments.

That evening, they returned to Shabaha for an emotional farewell, filled with dancing, speeches, gifts and a shared meal. It felt less like goodbye and more like “see you soon”.

It was a truly life-changing week, leaving the team deeply grateful and inspired by KK’s impact on vulnerable .

We’re also incredibly proud of Abs, who reached the summit of and personally raised over £1,400 for KK – contributing to a team total of more than £6,300 for this expedition. We have two further expeditions planned for this year, with our next cohort departing in June, so stay tuned for further updates!

If you would like to learn more about KK or support this fantastic charity, please visit: https://kijanakwanza.enthuse.com/pf/sbchl-2026.

15/04/2026

Our RI leadership team recently enjoyed a productive away day including a lovely walk in Forest, inspired activities, and time for thoughtful reflection. The day also provided valuable opportunities for focused development.

11/04/2026

Our team spent another inspiring day in centred around collaboration, learning, and sharing practice with .
 
They took part in a range of training sessions exchanging knowledge, and comparing approaches with our work in the UK including HR, operations, , and . Social work sessions focused on care planning and key working, supporting holistic development, and ensuring remain at the centre of care at all times.
 
We were particularly inspired by KK’s commitment to keeping young people engaged in education despite limited resources, and by how every young person is supported to pursue their aspirations. Their approach also focuses on helping young people transition into self-employment and after their studies.
 
KK also shared how activities such as singing and exercise are used to support bonding and wellbeing. A return visit to Shabaha School included an interactive session delivered by our team on teaching emotions in English and linking them to Swahili, followed by arts and crafts, where bracelets and keyrings were made using scoubidou.
 
The day ended with cake to celebrate Millie’s birthday - a perfect way to round things off! If you would like to learn more or support KK, please visit: www.kijanakwanza.enthuse.com/pf/sbchl-2026.

07/04/2026