Our Patrons
We are proud to have Computer Network Defence Ltd as a regular supporter of Kerala Crafts. They have promoted Kerala Crafts on their own website, and over the years they have generously given financial help where there has been a special need. They have paid for the production of our annual newsletter, and most recently have funded laptops for three students going into further education. Their support has been a tremendous boost for Kerala Crafts and we are grateful to all the staff at C.N.D Ltd for their commitment and compassion for our work in south India for the under-privileged.
Patrons:
Felicity Kendal
Dame Diana Rigg R.I.P.
Rachael Stirling
Felicity Kendal
Dame Diana Rigg R.I.P.
Rachael Stirling
Felicity Kendal Felicity Kendal became the first Patron of Kerala Crafts in 2010. Felicity lived in India from the age of 7 until leaving at the age of 20. The time there was spent with her family’s repertory company, touring India and performing Shakespeare plays. Diana Rigg R.I.P. 10th September 2020
Dame Diana Rigg is a Patron of Kerala Crafts, together with her daughter, Rachael Stirling. Diana spent the first seven years of her life in India, where her father worked as a railway executive. She has a deep love of the country. 'I have seen the need of children everywhere …………… Beautiful though it is, our world has corners of profound sadness' It is with great sadness that we learned that Dame Diana has passed away. She has been a loyal and generous supporter of Kerala Crafts for many years. Her steadfast love of helping others less fortunate has been inspirational and she will be sorely missed. Rachael Stirling
Rachael Stirling is a Patron of Kerala Crafts, and on a visit to Kerala, visited Valsalya Bhavan and the Vimala Welfare Centre. Rachael says of her visit:- 'Sisters Irez and Joyce (Vimala Welfare Centre) were very warm and welcoming and the day in their company was a highlight of the trip' |