This gift will help us to build a new house for a disadvantaged family living in a rural community in South India. Please click on the picture for more information about what this very special gift will help to buy and the extras you will receive if you purchase it. Read more
This gift will help us dig more wells to provide clean water for poor rural communities in South India. Please click on the picture for more information about what this gift could help to buy. Read more
This gift will help us provide free healthcare for the communities in our area at our Pushparani Clinic, which treats around 125 people every day, and via our mobile services. It will also help us deliver our child immunisation programmes. Please click on the picture for more information about what this gift could help to buy. Read more
This gift will help pay to educate a young child at an RTU balwadi (pre-school) in South India. Please click on the picture for more information about what this gift could help to buy. Read more
This gift will help us provide essential support for a child with HIV, including nutritional supplements that will protect their immunity and help them stay well. Please click on the picture for more information about what this gift could help to buy. Read more
This gift will help us provide a free appointment with one of our doctors or nurses for someone who needs immediate medical treatment. Please click on the picture for more information about what this gift could help to buy. Read more
This bag is for a large sized pilates or yoga mat. It has been hand-loomed by local village women at the weaving company on RTU premises. It would make an ideal Christmas gift for friends. You would also be helping to support local women in employment at the weaving company. Read more
This gift will help us to provide nutritious school meals for the pupils attending our schools. Please click on the picture for more information about what this gift could help to buy. Read more
Children living in poverty in India seldom receive presents at Diwali, for Christmas or on their birthdays. RTU buys gifts for as many children as possible to help them celebrate a festival or to mark a special day. All our virtual gifts come with a special card for you to personalise for the recipient, or we can personalise it for you. Please click on the picture for more information about what this gift could help to buy. Read more
Many of the pensioners we support have faced years of hardship and often go without life’s simple comforts. Receiving new clothes may seem small, but to someone in need, it brings warmth, dignity, and a renewed sense of self-worth. Read more
This gift will help us buy medical equipment and essential supplies for our medical centre which provides free healthcare and physiotherapy treatment to the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our area. We ensure that every child in our care and those from surrounding villages have access to the best possible healthcare. Read more
Many of the poorer older people in our area live alone, often widowed and with children who have moved far away from their home villages to build new lives. No longer able to work, these vulnerable elderly men and women often struggle to pay for everyday necessities such as food, rent and essential medical costs. RTU's food and pension payments enable them to eat well and keep a roof over their heads. We also provide them with free medical treatment when they need it. Read more
This beautiful hand-woven scarf in lovely Autumn colours. It has been produced by local village women at the weaving company on RTU premises. It is made of fine light organic cotton and is full of vibrant colours. Read more
Hand-woven by local village women and is made from 100% organic fine cotton giving it a lovely, soft feel. Read more
New colour scarf just arrived from India. Hand-woven by local village women and made from 100% organic fine cotton. Read more
This hand-loomed scarf is produced by local village women at the weaving company on RTU premises. Made of organic cotton, the warp of this scarf is hand-spun giving it a fabulous texture. You would be helping to support local women in employment. Read more
Just arrived from India. A new hand-woven scarf which has been produced by local village women at the weaving company on RTU premises. Read more
Discover the inspiring life of Brother James Kimpton, Founder of RTU, in this compelling hardback biography. Please note correct postage if you are outside of the UK. The prices are in the listing if you go into the page. Read more
Sturdy organic cotton aprons hand-loomed at the weaving company on RTU premises. We have oven gloves and tea towels to match. Help to support local women in our villages. Read more