Kandy Kids – Helping Sri Lankan Children in Need (Charity Number: XT37134)

Overview: Kandy Kids is a small UK-based charity founded by Steve O’Driscoll. For over a decade, it has focused on supporting underprivileged and orphaned children in Sri Lanka, particularly through direct, on-the-ground interventions Key

Activities: Food & basic essentials: Regular donations to orphanages and care homes, providing nutritious meals, clothing, school uniforms, and necessary supplies for children and individual families in need .

Care home support: Consistent aid to places like Daya Nivasa in Kandy, which cares for over 100 physically and mentally disabled children—offering food, medicine, and emotional support

Event-driven fundraising: Organizes charity challenges—such as multi-day runs—through individuals like Stuart Pool to raise funds and engage community support 

Impact & Transparency: All funds are overseen directly by Steve during regular visits to Sri Lanka, ensuring money goes straight to the beneficiaries Child Action Lanka

The charity operates with a grassroots ethos—accountable, focused, and efficient, with minimal overhead. In summary, Kandy Kids delivers genuine, hands-on help—supplying food, healthcare, clothing, and morale-boosting experiences to vulnerable children and families in Sri Lanka. Through dedicated fundraising and direct oversight, they ensure every donation has a lasting impact.