We support these projects and the work that they do in their communities – in the UK and in other parts of the world. Some of them have a longstanding relationship with Emmanuel and in most cases there is a strong link with a current or former member of Emmanuel.
Bishop Barham University College
Bishop Barham University College is a constituent college of Uganda Christian University. For many years Emmanuel has sponsored students who are training there as a way of building future church leaders in that area of Africa. Each year we sponsor three theological students, and each student is supported for up to three years of study.
Current and recently graduated students include the following:
Rev. Enock Mpirirwe is studying for a degree in theology and due to complete in April 2026
Rev. William Majok is 26 years old, married with two children, and serves in the Diocese of Wau, South Sudan as Diocesan Secretary. He is studying for a theology degree and eager to teach others in his home diocese when he graduates in April 2026.
Rev. William Birungi is studying for a degree in theology and due to complete in April 2025
Rachel Wairimu Karanja recently completed her studies and returned to Kajiado Diocese in Southern Kenya, where she is a lay reader and works among the Maasai tribe.
Anne Bonabaana is a minister from Rwenzori, South-West Uganda. She recently completed her degree studies.
Rev. Robert Zziwa leads an urban model parish in South Rwenzori Diocese, South-West Uganda. 40 years old, married with three children, he recently completed his studies for a degree in divinity.
Rev. Dorcus Niwamanya is from Kigezi Diocese in Uganda. 44 years old, she is married, with three children. She serves as a deaconess in Noozi parish, has a diploma in theology and recently completed her studies for a degree in divinity.
Find out more about Bishop Barham University College here: https://bbuc.ucu.ac.ug/
The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation
The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation was started by Emmanuel members Tim & Fiona Spargo-Mabbs in memory of their son, Dan. Dan died tragically at the age of 16 after taking ecstasy at a rave. The foundation tries to prevent other families from having to go through the pain of losing a child, and to stop the damage done by drugs to young lives.
Through its widespread work in many schools and colleges it aims to make young people aware of the risks of substance misuse and experimentation.For the full story and further information, go to the foundation’s website: www.dsmfoundation.org.uk
Friends of the Province of Alexandria
Each year we support a Community Development project through FAPA (formerly through Egypt Diocesan Association), which covers 8 countries in Northern Africa and the Horn of Africa.
This year we are supporting the Deaf Unit in Cairo, Egypt, which is dedicated to creating a space where the deaf and their families can better learn to communicate with each other and overcome barriers through rehabilitation, education and sign language classes. The unit strives, through academic education and vocational training, to ensure better academic, social and economic opportunities for the deaf, enabling them to become self-reliant and better integrated into the wider community.
In pursuit of its vision of a society with more understanding, respect and acceptance of the deaf the unit works to change cultural assumptions and stereotypes about the deaf through building relationships and friendships.
For more information about the deaf unit visit http://dioceseofegypt.org/community-engagement/deafunit-school/
For more information about FAPA, its website is https://www.fapa-egypt.org
Pastor Nathan in Egypt (International Needs)
Through International Needs we support the work of an Egyptian pastor called Nathan Bassally , who pioneers “Spiritual Life Studies” and operates a school and vocational training centre supporting families in the local community.
International Needs is a worldwide development agency working to help families suffering through poverty and crises to create a sustainable future. Based in Caterham, IN’s National Director, Danny Morris, is a former member of Emmanuel. One of its trustees, Wendy Riches, and its administrative assistant, Sarah Fletcher, are members of Emmanuel.
For more information about the work of Pastor Nathan Bassally go to https://ineeds.org.uk/countries/egypt/
For more information about the wider ranging work of International Needs go to http://www.ineeds.org.uk/
Kick London
Kick London works with thousands of children and young people every week to make a difference to their lives through sport. It runs academies in partnership with local churches and works in over 76 Schools across many London Boroughs. Two current members of Emmanuel sit on the board of trustees, including its chair Matt King.
For information, see https://kick.org.uk/
Salmon Youth Centre, Bermondsey
Around 500 children and young people a week attend more than 20 different clubs covering both age-related general youth clubs and specialist youth clubs in sports, adventure, music and arts. Salmon also works with young people with disabilities and actively seeks to develop young people through mentoring, young leaders and apprentices’ programmes. All this takes place in a caring Christian context. Emmanuel’s Peter Knight is the Honorary Treasurer.
For information, see www.salmoncentre.co.uk
Croydon Refugee Day Centre
Croydon Refugee Day Centre is a friendly, safe meeting place offering practical assistance to all asylum seekers and refugees. Two Emmanuel members, Natasha Burt and Rachel Webster, provide English Language classes there, in addition to the classes they run at Emmanuel through SELAM.
More information can be found at www.croydonrefugeedaycentre.co.uk
Joseph Gama
Joseph is a former colleague of Emmanuel’s Jan King when she worked in South Sudan and someone for whom the late Betty Hartshorn (a longstanding member of Emmanuel) prayed regularly. So when he wished to study for a Master’s degree in theology it seemed appropriate to use part of her legacy to pay his fees as he continues his studies at the Africa Renewal University in Kampala.