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A family for those "without"

30 years of transforming the lives of children in Romania

FARA provides a loving family life for some of Romania's most vulnerable and neglected children.

30/01/2026

Our Notting Hill shop behind-the-scenes 🎭

We’re so grateful for all your generous donations. It really does make a difference. Pop in with a bag today and see what your donation can achieve 🧡

29/11/2025

Build your book stack on a budget, raise money for a good cause ❤️ @ The BookCave, FARA Kensington

CharityShop | CharityShops | London Charity Shops | FARA Charity Shops I Charity Shop Books
BookCave | TBR

FARA Charity Shops 26 Gloucester Road, London, SW7 4RB

17/10/2025

We ❤️ our volunteers! Last week was a big milestone for FARA as we completed our warehouse move - a huge task that couldn't have happened without some amazing help from Barclays UK volunteers.

A massive thank you to Aaron, Michelle, Trevor, Tyson and Ravi, who spent the day moving crates of stock (mostly very heavy books! 📚 ) and kept spirits high throughout. Your positivity, teamwork and humour made such a difference - you truly helped lighten the load!

From projects like this to helping in our charity shops, volunteers make it possible for FARA to dedicate more time supporting children, young people and communities in Romania 🇷🇴

Want to get involved? We would love to hear from you!

Volunteer | Volunteering | Charity Shop |

09/10/2025

From rag bags to runway! ✨👗
Design duo and have once again worked their magic - transforming unsellable FARA donations (think damaged, stained, or beyond repair) into a collection of truly show-stopping looks for

Their creativity, craftsmanship, and passion for reimagining waste are nothing short of inspiring.

Huge thanks for inviting FARA to be part of an incredible evening - proving that fashion’s future can be bold, beautiful and sustainable ♻️

Sustainable Fashion | Charity Shop | London

08/08/2025

🏃‍♂️ Run the London Marathon 2026 for FARA 🏃‍♀️
We’re excited to offer places for the 2026 TCS London Marathon. Are you ready to run one of the most iconic races in the world?

By joining Team FARA, you’ll be helping disadvantaged and disabled children from Romania’s poorest communities. Every step you take helps provide vital therapy, education and hope to disabled and disadvantaged youth. FARA is a charity dedicated to helping Romania’s most vulnerable communities find a brighter future.

We’re looking for committed individuals who can raise £2,000 and contribute a £100 registration fee to take part.

Whether you’re an experienced marathoner or setting yourself a new challenge, running for FARA is a powerful way to make a lasting impact.

📩 Apply now via the link in the comments or reach out to us directly to learn more.

Please share with anyone who might be interested!

Places are limited.
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https://www.faracharity.org/run-for-fara/

Address

8 Waldegrave Road, 2nd Floor, Suite 1, Teddington

TW11 8GT

Telephone

+442089730910

Website

http://www.faracharity.org/

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Our Story

FARA Charity transforms the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people in Romania

FARA Charity cares for Romania’s poorest families, helping to heal abuse and trauma amongst marginalised and discriminated children and adults. Giving security and love to those who need it most; fulfilling lives, rebuilding futures, spreading hope.

FARA Charity was founded to create a family for those without, fara meaning “without” in Romanian. The charity is one of the longest serving NGOs in Romania, with an office in the UK and shops throughout London the core of the work is carried out by a thriving team in Romania.

Heart-rending images on UK television in the 1980s, following the fall of Ceausescu, reported the terrible plight of children in Romania’s State orphanages causing Jane Nicholson to organise a group of volunteers transporting emergency aid from the UK.

Romania had been suffering for 40 years under a severe communist regime. The people had their rights and freedom taken away and the country was reduced to a place of abject poverty, suffering and fear. Life under this regime had repercussions which still effect this beautiful country as it rebuilds itself today.

Jane offered her nursing skills in three notorious institutions and witnessed first-hand the appalling conditions endured by severely traumatised and abandoned children and adults. She decided to devote her life to finding an alternative to institutional care and offering recovery and hope for the future.

In 1997 the first Family Home was opened, today FARA Charity cares for more than 500 children and young people across 14 different programmes. The charity continues to meet the on-going need in Romania.

For more information visit our website at www.faracharity.org

Royal Patron: HRH The Prince of Wales FARA Foundation: Registered Charity No. 1139349