Over 230 additional children to receive an early years education in Rwanda each year 

The Parenta Trust, the Charitable arm of the Parenta Group of Companies, is proud to announce the opening of its 6th pre-school, the Wisdom Nursery School, in Rwanda. This milestone reflects the Trust's ongoing commitment to providing quality early years education for orphaned and disadvantaged children, across Eastern Africa. 

This achievement stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of Parenta Trust supporters and the late Nigel Hutchings, whose fundraising efforts, over recent years went towards making this vision a reality. Nigel sadly passed away in April 2024, and the school was opened in his honour. 

The Wisdom Nursery School is in a rural Rwandan community where poverty forces many children into early labour in stone quarries and sugarcane plantations. Partnering with international development organisation Fields of Life and the Anglican Church of Rwanda, Parenta Trust aims to empower the local community and break this cycle of poverty by providing quality education and support to over 200 children each year. 

Dr. Allan Presland, founder of the Parenta Trust and Chairman of the Parenta Group of Companies, commented:

“It’s been a difficult few years of fundraising, however, our commitment and that of our supporters to provide education to children in disadvantaged communities has only grown stronger. With this new school, we will be positively impacting the lives of even more children, giving them the tools they need to succeed and thrive.”   

Remembering fund-raiser Nigel Hutchings, he said;

"Nigel was an inspiration to us all. His generosity, determination, and love for not just this cause, but education as a whole, for disadvantaged children, touched countless lives. The opening of the Wisdom Nursery School is a fitting tribute to his legacy, ensuring his impact endures through the lives of children who will benefit from this education." 

The school was officially opened in a heartfelt ceremony featuring the local church, local dignitaries and community members. The event marked both a celebration of hope and a moment of reflection on the power of collective action to overcome barriers to education. Parenta Trust has a proven track record of building and developing schools in Eastern Africa, with the existing five schools looking after and educating up to 1,200 children at any one time. 

For more information about the Parenta Trust and its impactful work, please visit parentatrust.com. 

About The Parenta Trust 

The Parenta Trust supports early education for orphaned and disadvantaged children under 6 years old in deprived regions by building and equipping pre-schools. Each facility serves 180–250 children, ensuring they receive essential learning resources, and the support needed for a promising start in life.  

The Parenta Trust was founded in 2013 with the mission to build pre-schools in Eastern Africa and transform communities by addressing the critical lack of early years education in disadvantaged areas. This new school highlights the Trust’s ethos of creating lasting change through education, with ongoing support provided to its schools by partners such as Fields of Life. 

About The Parenta Group Of Companies 

Parenta is a leading provider of software solutions, training, and support for the UK’s early years education sector. With over 25 years of experience, it is dedicated to simplifying the day-to-day challenges of childcare providers, enabling them to focus on what matters most – the children in their care. Innovative nursery management software streamlines essential tasks, from attendance tracking and invoicing to reporting and child development monitoring, helping providers save time, reduce costs, and meet regulatory requirements with ease. 

As the UK’s largest Early Years apprenticeship training provider - Parenta delivers high-quality apprenticeship training to over 2000 learners annually ensuring nurseries have access to well-trained and qualified staff who play a vital role in shaping the future of early years education. 

Parenta – Early Years Solutions Provider

With 25 years of experience under our belt within the early years sector, we understand the many constraints you experience and have developed comprehensive solutions to resolve these problems. 

Not only do we offer government-funded childcare training courses, but also:

• Nursery Management Software
• Childcare Website Design
• Free Recruitment
• Marketing Solutions

Need to chat through a problem you’re experiencing? Contact us on 0800 002 9242 or email hello@parenta.com.

We’re here to help! 

Parenta Trust Expands its Footprint to Rwanda

Parenta Trust is thrilled to announce the construction of its sixth school in Eastern Africa to support orphaned and disadvantaged nursery-aged children. This new initiative in Rwanda will provide quality education and care to 200 children under the age of six. Consequently, this project furthers the mission of the trust to contribute to vulnerable communities across the continent.

Strengthening Education and Hope in Rwanda

Our commitment to providing education to children in disadvantaged communities has only grown stronger over the years. Specifically, with this new school in Rwanda, we will be able to positively impact even more lives. Furthermore, giving children the tools they need to succeed helps break the cycle of poverty. Therefore, Parenta Trust continues to build on its proven track record of developing schools in Africa.

"We are delighted to announce the building of our sixth school in Eastern Africa," said Allan Presland, Founder of Parenta Trust and Chairman of Parenta Group. "Our commitment to providing education to children in disadvantaged communities has only grown stronger over the years. With this new school, we will be able to positively impact the lives of even more children, giving them the tools they need to succeed and thrive”.

Parenta Trust has a proven track record of building and developing schools in Africa, with the existing schools looking after and educating up to 1200 children concurrently.

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in Bikamba

The new school will be located in Bikamba village within the Ntarabana sector of Rwanda. This specific area is known for stone quarries and sugarcane plantations, where children often start work at a young age. Because this facilitates a vicious cycle of poverty, providing a school is vital. Consequently, Parenta Trust aims to work closely with the Rwandan community and the Fields of Life partner to uplift these vulnerable children.

A Holistic Approach to Early Childhood Development

The building in Rwanda will be constructed alongside a holistic programme that includes sanitation and sustainable feeding. Specifically, the initiative provides teacher training and a well-thought-through Early Childhood development curriculum. Furthermore, working together with the local government and the Church of Rwanda ensures the programme's long-term success. Therefore, the project addresses both educational and physical needs simultaneously.

With Parenta Trust expanding its footprint to Rwanda, it seeks to strengthen its ties with the local community and engage with stakeholders to create lasting, positive change. The new school will be in Bikamba village in Kajevuba cell, Ntarabana sector. This is an area of stone quarries and sugarcane plantations which leads to children starting work at a young age and in turn facilitates the vicious cycle of poverty in the area. Parenta Trust firmly believes in the power of collaboration and aims to work closely with the Rwandan community and its partner on the ground in Africa, Fields of Life, to uplift the lives of these vulnerable children. The new building will be constructed alongside a holistic programme which includes providing sanitation, a sustainable feeding programme, teacher training, a well-thought-through Early Childhood development curriculum and will work together with local government and the Church of Rwanda.

Allan Presland continued; “Parenta Trust continues its commitment and mission to keep building new schools in East Africa to transform communities and the lives of desperate children. We are currently raising money for our seventh and eighth schools and we invite individuals, nurseries, schools, corporations, and organisations to support this transformative project through donations, sponsorships, and partnerships. Together, we can make a significant impact on the lives of disadvantaged children, providing them with the hope and opportunity they need to shape a better future.”

About Parenta Trust School: Parenta Trust is the charitable arm of the Parenta Group of Companies, which includes Parenta Training – the largest provider of apprenticeships to the childcare sector in England, and Parenta Software, a leading provider of childcare management software. The Charity was formed in 2015 and seeks to transform lives for orphaned and disadvantaged children in areas of abject poverty.

Supporting Transformative Projects in East Africa

Parenta Trust is currently raising money for its seventh and eighth schools to keep transforming the lives of desperate children. We invite nurseries and organisations to support this transformative project in Rwanda through donations and partnerships. Because together we can make a significant impact, your support provides the hope needed to shape a better future. Ultimately, this mission ensures that every child receives the opportunity they deserve.

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Gail James: PR & Communications Marketing Manager, on +44 (0) 1622 824372 or Gail.James@parenta.com

Parenta – Early Years Solutions Provider

With 25 years of experience under our belt within the early years sector, we understand the many constraints you experience and have developed comprehensive solutions to resolve these problems. 

Not only do we offer government-funded childcare training courses, but also:

• Nursery Management Software
• Childcare Website Design
• Free Recruitment
• Marketing Solutions

Need to chat through a problem you’re experiencing? Contact us on 0800 002 9242 or email hello@parenta.com.

We’re here to help!