A YOGA event in Yorkley on Sunday, March 5 raised £700 as part of a campaign to stop human trafficking.

The event, run by local yoga teachers Carolyn Thomas and Ali Rose, saw over 60 participants of all ages coming from far and wide to join in. Others came to support friends or family members, and some came along for coffee and cake, made and served by enthusiastic volunteers.  

Event organiser, Kim Spencer, said: “Yoga Stops Traffick is an annual, worldwide community yoga event run by volunteers to raise awareness of human trafficking and to raise much needed funds to support its victims.

“We were bowled over by the success of this event and the generosity of everyone who helped, participated or just made a donation.

“Funds raised by Yoga Stops Traffick help to provide a home for 95 children at Odanadi Seva Trust rehabilitation centres in Mysore, India. This global event helps to pay for food, electricity, running water and contributes to the salaries of 22 social workers, psychotherapists, administrative and educational staff.

“Donations are still coming in, but so far the event has raised over £700.”

Anyone wishing to make a donation can contact Kim via email at  [email protected] or via the Just Giving page: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kim-spencer