Donations
Ekota is a charity dedicated to empowering communities through well-being initiatives, education, and inclusive sports. Founded by volunteers, we have grown into an award-winning organisation, supporting thousands through essential programmes that uplift and inspire.
We provide Community Support by offering food parcels, hygiene products, and school uniforms to families in need. Through Community Development, we fund skills workshops, mentoring, mental health sessions, and well-being activities, ensuring people of all ages feel supported and connected. As a charity, we rely on donations to continue this vital work. Every contribution helps change lives. Read our Donation Package here.
Donate today and be part of the change.
£10
A Chance at a Better Future
Your donation can provide:
- New sports equipment for children from underprivileged backgrounds, enabling them to dream big.
- Books and educational materials for children attending after-school and holiday programmes.
- A warm meal for an elderly person, offering comfort to someone who may be struggling to feed themselves.
- A Volunteer appreciation fund, recognising the hard work of local volunteers who make a difference every day.
£25
A Safe Space to Grow
Your donation can provide:
- Necessary hygiene products to families in need, giving them a sense of dignity and care during difficult times.
- Mental health resources for young people, such as self-care toolkits or access to therapy sessions, helping them build resilience and cope with stress.
- Help maintain and improve Ekota’s facilities and community hub, places where life-changing memories are made.
£40
Fueling Growth and Opportunity
Your donation can:
- Provide a wellbeing support session for an elderly person, offering companionship and emotional support to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- Fund a coaching session for a group of young athletes, helping them develop skills, teamwork, and confidence.
- Cover transportation costs for volunteers or participants to attend events or programmes, ensuring accessibility.
£75
A Chance to Dream Big
Your donation can:
- Sponsor a young person’s participation in a month of sports training sessions, allowing them to develop skills and grow in a supportive environment.
- Provide school uniforms for children, ensuring they don’t miss out on education because they lack the proper attire.
- Provide training for local volunteers, giving them the skills they need to continue their crucial work.
£100
Transforming Lives, One Step at a Time
Your donation can:
- Train and employ female coaches, empowering young girls by providing role models who excel as leaders in sport.
- Organise a neighbourhood clean-up day, including tools, gloves, and refreshments, creating a sense of pride in the community.
- Fund the development of community initiatives such as after-school tutoring, mental health support, or family counselling.
£500
Creating Stronger Communities
Your donation can:
- Sponsor a year of sports participation for a group of young people, providing them with weekly training in football, cricket, or other activities that teach teamwork, resilience, and discipline.
- Fund a mentorship programme, pairing young people with experienced mentors who can offer guidance, support, and life advice, helping them to make better decisions and plan for a brighter future.
£1000
Building a Legacy of Care
Your donation can:
- Support the creation of a local grant fund to support people develop ideas for businesses or community improvement initiatives.
- Fund an intergenerational mentoring programme, where young people are paired with older people to help combat loneliness in the elderly and instill a sense of community connection in the youth.
- Fund a coach’s training programme to enhance their skills in mentoring young athletes.
Other
Whether it’s £2, £15, or more, your donation can make a world of difference. Small amounts, when combined, create big change providing meals, essentials, or opportunities for those in need.
No gift is too small to make an impact.
Your support can help us continue to provide life changing services and build a community where everyone has the chance to thrive. Together, we can make a lasting difference.
OUR ANNUAL IMPACT
1482
Wellbeing Sessions with the elderly community
420
Hot Meals Provided to the Community
1172
Sporting Sessions
793
education & development sessions
53670
Participants in Our Activity and Sporting Sessions
YAHYA’S JOURNEY
WITH EKOTA
SARA’S JOURNEY
WITH EKOTA
“The mentoring sessions at have helped my daughter grow in confidence and develop a positive mindset. She has told me she wants to volunteer with Ekota in the future and become a coach which is amazing!”
Saleha K
“Ekota Academy has completely transformed the recreational outdoor space into a lively, fun place to be for the local community and my children. My girls attended the summer programme and it was a very positive and enjoyable experience for them. It not only helped with their personal development in many ways, e.g. their social skills, independence, team building and leadership skills, etc, while staying active.”
Siu Y
“Ekota has changed my life. It has given me somewhere safe to chill after school and on the weekends. I’ve made lots of new friends who I now can’t imagine life without. “
Josh T
“A real asset and now a wonderful space for the community. Ekota creates a sense of safety and security together with creativity and community. Making Goodmayes park buzz with life no matter what the weather. A space that makes the young, old, people from all backgrounds and social statuses feel part of and welcomed. We feel blessed to have Ekota in our community. “
Rayla B
“During winter Ekota’s cafe helped me so much. It was nice as it meant I didn’t have to eat alone.”
Ivan K
“The Ekota Academy is an excellent organisation, not just for their sports but for the enriching community spirit they foster, welcoming a diverse group of children and celebrating their individual strengths and uniqueness. I’m sure Ekota will continue to thrive and continue to receive awards and recognition they deserve.”
Sumi R
