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INTRODUCING SUZY MURPHY
People18 Sep 2026

INTRODUCING SUZY MURPHY

We are delighted to welcome Suzy Murphy as a Topsy Trustee. Suzy brings a wealth of experience as a teacher in the Lifelong Learning Sector…

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THE BIKING BELLES ARE BACK
Fundraising18 Sep 2026

THE BIKING BELLES ARE BACK

On Sunday, 2nd May, the Biking Belles undertook Capt Tom's 100 challenge for Topsy. The challenge was a 100 minutes Wheelie Ride along the Worthing…

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TOPSY AUCTION 13 JUNE 2024
Fundraising18 Sep 2026

TOPSY AUCTION 13 JUNE 2024

Wednesday 13 June 2024 – 5.30pm to 8.30pmThe Music Room, Killik and Co, 44-46 Grosvenor Street W1Auction Catalogue 29.05.2024 x.pdfDownload PDF • 2.41MB

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BILLY’S GARDEN
Projects18 Sep 2026

BILLY’S GARDEN

Billy is unemployed and has found meaning and value in nurturing his vegetable garden, just look at those cabbages! Training our beneficiaries to grow their…

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Thoughts on a visit
Fundraising18 Sep 2026

Thoughts on a visit

Chair of Topsy UK, Rodney Waldeck, visited Topsy SA in early 2023. What follows is an uplifting account of the enormous strides that have been…

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WE DID IT!
Fundraising24 Aug 2020

WE DID IT!

We had a wonderful time completing our PrudentialMYRide 19 mile challenge for Topsy and exceeding all expectations - 22 miles in all!Liane and I set…

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FROM THE ARCHIVE

Stories that show what Topsy makes possible

Older community stories from Topsy’s work in South Africa, kept here so their impact continues to be seen.

Martha: From bedridden to hopeful
Community20 Jun 2014

Martha: From bedridden to hopeful

From bedridden to hopeful after HIV diagnosis, counselling and ARV support at Topsy.Martha’s story shows how healthcare joined with compassion can restore dignity, independence and hope.

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Moses: Health, dignity and a way forward
Community12 Sep 2014

Moses: Health, dignity and a way forward

Regained health and income security with Topsy’s clinic, transport and vegetable garden support.Moses’s story shows the value of practical, joined-up support for health, food security and household resilience.

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Regina: Caring for two children
Community27 Mar 2015

Regina: Caring for two children

A 70-year-old grandmother caring for two orphans, supported with basics and dignity; a testament to resilience.Regina’s story reflects why responsive, community-based support matters when families are carrying extraordinary…

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Selinah: Recovery through ARV therapy
Community19 Feb 2016

Selinah: Recovery through ARV therapy

Selinah’s recovery through ARV therapy shows the difference that access to treatment, health support and encouragement can make.Over 90 days she made remarkable progress, rebuilding her strength and…

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Graduation Celebration
Community18 Nov 2016

Graduation Celebration

Topsy’s early childhood development work is about giving children the best possible start and supporting the adults who care for them every day.This graduation celebration recognised the successful…

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