https://www.acef.uk.com/about daily 0.75 2026-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1591889104676-T3RWW3NQMJFQJK4WPG8S/IMG-20170929-WA0002.jpg Who we are Outside blue wall of school with mural https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1599607248240-XQ5D5F1YVJYAV5R7LW8A/many+children.jpg Who we are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1591889125465-AQHVSMK59FP4QBR55RE0/20180411_160349.jpg Who we are Group of adults standing on and below stairs infront of a blue school building https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1594683552596-RGE0CPDHW5KRX6VR7F16/FB_IMG_1492426288157.jpg Who we are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1594683631692-PLH8MB9K02OFHMCRKFE5/feeding+programme.jpg Who we are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1594683705831-TXWWDCFO09OQ6UA00RH9/needlework.JPG Who we are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1594683765176-09LACHDQ83GAD96R11MD/leadership+group+happy%21.jpg Who we are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1599607248474-BVNCGLXX006TMHSFJNAE/kids+and+balloons.jpg Who we are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1599607248691-Z01LPXMH7DJYJWCJ9W2W/library+in+action.jpg Who we are https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1598525388578-SQZR4DFTGQ3RWXBYPW12/20180411_160349.jpg Who we are - Everything we do is in partnership Committed carers and teachers at Brainhouse Academy know what is important for the vulnerable children in their care. The partnership between ACEF and the senior leadership team at Brainhouse Academy has created close bonds, and enabled a clear sense of direction and joint responsibility. Through partnership we ensure that our continued support enables the achievement of their vision for the school and all those who depend on it. https://www.acef.uk.com/home daily 1.0 2020-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1591888834021-9ZMXO7ZABYY231LKWMRH/kenya%2B507.jpg Home Front of Brainhouse school with tree infront on left side. Three tier building with children visable across the balconies on upper both levels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1591892226946-Q36WWIPWVF3G0CVY61YL/20180410_154408.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1591890634667-S2FM2MBE0WH4XD0CXWLQ/2013-11-03+12.09.17.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1600801886011-J4GB3HGI07DYQN3LB4BL/P1130264.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1594392114761-4PAUGXN1Y3U37F8Q9XIS/2015-10-14+10.42.11.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1599855746568-RL1VU8HY7O2K9VVCPIXR/group.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1591892222628-WKFR1B87P4FZNQ6UH46X/20180410_154050.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1594392135976-E6WPLW6PAS0NH6D7EIZS/2015-10-01+14.29.14.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1594392140671-FC837UV60EMS6JV9LHZX/2015-10-14+09.16.36.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1591888246244-TYY4QVA45LDWAQBBSH33/P1010364.jpg Home Dignity and opportunity through education. ACEF works to change the lives of children in a large slum in Nairobi. We improve education, health and opportunities by supporting Brainhouse Academy. Donate ⟶ https://www.acef.uk.com/how-you-can-help daily 0.75 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1591890576729-390LD126Z3E1QKJV5UBT/P1000506.jpg How you can help - Donate We rely on your generosity to support up to 900 children. Whether it is a one-off donation or regular giving every penny makes an incredible difference. For example : £10 will provide nourishing meals for a month, £15 will buy a menstrual cup providing menstrual care and dignity for a girl for ten years, £45 will pay for one place on a 6 month vocational training programme, £80 will feed an orphan for a year, £350 will fund three urinals for the boys, £450 will improve the cooking facilities, converting the cookers to bio-gas, £1,000 will help us install a solar shower for the older girls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/91d9abf7-7da7-478b-b5fa-c5af85569d93/Legacy+Giving+to+ACEF+2025.png How you can help - Give a Legacy Making a gift to ACEF in your will, or naming ACEF as a beneficiary in your Life Assurance policy, can make a huge impact to our small charity. Plus when used as part of your legacy planning it can also reduce your exposure to inheritence tax. Did you know that all charity gifts are 100% tax-free and if you make a gift of 10% of your estate your inheritence tax rate can be lowered? It is important to take good finacial advice when making a will but please think of us and how you can help generations of children to thrive. Fundraise From samosa sales to sponsored events our supporters continue to find creative ways to fundraise. If you’d like to do something to raise money, or awareness, please get in touch as we may be able to support your efforts. We can provide photographs, leaflets or one of our volunteers could attend to do a talk on the day. We are especially seeking individuals willing to raise funds for us by participating in sponsored events. Whether you are running, swimming, climbing or riding, and are considering which charity to support, please remember us. We would love to support you to make your fundraising idea a great success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/b6e84c6d-3fbc-41c3-a39e-9216ef8355b4/Cycle+montage.JPG How you can help - Join in Every year, supporters from across the country take part in sponsored events such as our Dine for Dignity, Peaks against Poverty, Walk off Christmas or Charity Cycle Ride. These events raise vital funds for food and basic supplies for Brainhouse Academy. There are two events for your diary in 2026. On 16 May, we will host a delightful afternoon tea at Henwood House in Solihull. All are welcome or contact us if you would like to host a table. On 26 June come for evening fun at the Bollywood Ball at Waverley School in Birmingham. We would love for you to join us. Visit our Facebook events page to find out more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1591890958864-K10WAZZK7DJW2F6AZHAL/P1060592.jpg How you can help - Volunteer ACEF is made up of a small group of volunteers who are passionate about making a difference. If you are interested in exploring how you could get involved please do get in touch with us. https://www.acef.uk.com/give daily 0.75 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1591892735707-3RV074SEPG3IHVLXN66Q/P1130426.jpg Donate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1622580941184-XBA3E13M006PPPM5SROK/ACEF+Walking+Trails.jpg Donate - Buy a Walking Trail Support us by buying a walking trail to do with your family. Pay just £5 by any of the means above and then email here to say which trail you would like. https://www.acef.uk.com/policies daily 0.75 2020-06-07 https://www.acef.uk.com/what-we-do daily 0.75 2021-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1599857322336-0VZSA8BRW4V3O0L0HIYI/2012+joy+of+books.JPG What we do The joy of books https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1599857353536-NFN8HH6YYCBZG4DG1WYH/2015+cooking.jpg What we do Cooking for 900 is hard work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1599857362308-P9MB8L3IXPL07ISHEKSS/beans+and+rice.JPG What we do Beans and rice for lunch - yum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1599857366916-OGOUVIGY4U9T3JDC2291/bunks.JPG What we do Eight girls can sleep in these bunks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1599857399171-ZLVFSQUIKFBQUF34NL2R/2017+goats.jpg What we do The slum streets are chaotic and unhygienic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1599857430378-DDV7KS9NNH939T75E2FX/classroom.JPG What we do Typical classroom environment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1600881725506-3CGOA95LH3WO0WF7OG0J/20170403_102524601_iOS.JPG What we do - Welfare and dignity ACEF seeks to ensure that all those who attend Brainhouse Academy are afforded the basic rights all young people in the world should receive. a secure and safe place to sleep, nutritious food and safe drinking water, a good education and vocational training, a safe place to play, positive social relationships. Find out more about our successes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1591889883455-TNPQ2SOTWHFO0AAKHCZ1/20180408_141754.jpg What we do - School infrastructure Education needs the right environment to thrive; we work with Brainhouse Academy to create a safe and welcoming place for children to learn. In a slum where street defecation is common we have developed eco-toilets that provide dignity for all students as well as generating biogas for the school. We have installed water tanks and filters to provide essential access to water for the school. Solar panels have been installed providing electricity that lights classrooms and dormitories. The library is stocked with a variety of donated books, including textbooks and storybooks. Learn about the difference the infrastructure has made. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1599856147269-L6PSRVPDA3HKB9KDULI0/2012%2BNerji.jpg What we do - Widening horizons We encourage and celebrate the success of students exploring interests from sport, to drama, to music, to debating, to reading, to dance. These allow students to develop their confidence and self-belief. We’ve created vocational programmes such as dress making, plumbing and solar engineering which we hope will provide an income when they graduate. We’ve also helped establish a Scouting group in the school to connect students with a worldwide community and teach a wide range of skills. These all help the students break the cycle of poverty. Read stories from students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed7f973693e4778209230ba/1599856267855-GZFW9UD2OO03DGIURITR/2018%2BMenstrual%2Bcups.jpg What we do - Empowering girls Girls in Kenys can face more barriers to a good education and lasting success. By introducing menstrual cups and education around periods and hygiene we can give our students dignity and keep them coming to class. Our vocational programmes, including sewing, are open to all but we consciously look to find successful female role models, in business and beyond, to inspire careers for girls in a variety of fields. 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