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Our plan · 2026–2027

A careful start, built to last

This is what SEEDbridge will do over the next fifteen months. We are beginning with a focused group of government schools across Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Ramnad districts so that every student we support gets real, lasting help. Each phase builds the trust and the systems we need for the next.

Phase 1

Foundations

Oct – Dec 2026 Starting now

Before we work with a single student, we want the right structures in place: sound financial controls, clear policies and a committed group of volunteers.

Money and ways of working

  • Set up bookkeeping and an annual audit
  • A clear way to welcome, train and support volunteers
  • Simple, written ways of working for programmes and finance

Governance and policies

  • Regular meetings of the board of trustees
  • Child safeguarding policy
  • Finance, conflict of interest and data privacy policies
  • Volunteer code of conduct

People and partners

  • Bring together our first volunteers and mentors
  • Meet headmasters of government schools across Tenkasi, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Ramnad districts
  • Introduce our work to local education officials and community partners

Telling our story

  • Grow this website into a free guide for students and families
  • Share our work on social media
  • Reach out to early supporters and well-wishers
By December 2026Policies in place, first volunteers on board and first partner schools agreed.
Phase 2

First outreach

Jan – Jun 2027 Planned

Our first direct support to students. We will work with partner schools to identify the children who need help most, and make sure they start the new academic year ready to learn.

Identifying students

  • Agree fair selection criteria with teachers
  • Home visits, only where families welcome them, to understand each student's needs
  • Keep every student's information private and secure

School essentials

  • Uniforms and everyday clothing
  • Footwear
  • School bags, notebooks and stationery
  • Delivered before schools reopen in June 2027

Nutrition support

  • Identify students who need it, with the school
  • Start with a simple model we can sustain
  • Review what works after the first term

Support for families

  • Awareness sessions on state and central scholarships
  • Information on welfare schemes families may qualify for
  • Help with applications and documents
By June 2027Every student we select begins the 2027–28 school year with the essentials they need.
Phase 3

Guidance and growth

Jul – Dec 2027 Planned

With the basics in place, we add the guidance that helps students look further ahead: mentors, career advice and practical skills. We also account openly for our first year.

Mentoring

  • Pair students in Classes 9 to 12 with trained volunteer mentors
  • Regular check-ins, in person or online
  • Support through board exam preparation

Career guidance

  • Career awareness sessions in partner schools
  • College and course guidance for Class 12 students
  • Help with scholarship and admission applications

Skills

  • Reading circles and a newspaper corner in partner schools
  • Basic digital literacy sessions
  • Spoken English and communication practice
  • Explore partnerships with local training institutes

Accountability

  • Follow up on the attendance and progress of every student
  • Publish our first annual report and programme updates
  • Clear, simple reports for supporters and partners
By December 2027Mentoring under way, our first annual report published, and regular updates for everyone who supports us.

How we will measure progress

What we will track for every student

We will report on these in our annual report, so supporters can see what their help makes possible.

  • Staying in school

    Attendance, and whether each student continues to the next class.

  • Completing school

    Class 10 and Class 12 completion among the students we support.

  • Next steps

    Moving into college, vocational training or stable work.

  • Family access

    Scholarships and government schemes that families successfully claim.

Beyond 2027

Where we hope to go next

Once our first programmes are running well, we plan to grow in step with what we learn. We will stay focused on India, and on doing fewer things well rather than many things thinly.

Dates on this page reflect our current plan and may shift as we learn from schools, families and communities. We will keep this page up to date.

  • More schoolsacross Tenkasi and neighbouring districts in Tamil Nadu
  • Skills and employmentvocational training, internships and job placement
  • Stronger family supporthealth camps, women's livelihood programmes and emergency relief
  • Safe and wellawareness on drugs, tobacco and online harm, anti-bullying support and qualified counsellors
  • Respect for allharmony and inclusion sessions for students, teachers and parents

Help us deliver this plan

We are looking for volunteers, mentors and partners who want to be part of SEEDbridge from the very beginning.

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