Make your mark for these marvellous kids
Help us keep Carmen’s kitchens open. Just £27 will feed a hungry schoolchild for a whole year.
Here’s why giving matters
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Rising food prices is a major issue
With parents struggling to put food on the table, more and more children in South Africa’s poorest communities, like Stellenbosch, are going hungry at home.
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Thousands of kids are counting on us
Thanks to your generosity, winemaker Carmen Stevens is feeding daily nutritious meals to over 25,000 children – giving them the fuel they need to learn and play.
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The hard work doesn’t end
Feeding this many hungry mouths, Carmen’s funds are constantly stretched and in need of a top-up. And that’s why your help is a big deal.
Ready to skip your takeaway?
Remember – Just £27 can feed a child for a whole year. So instead of spending it on this week’s takeaway, you can give a child the nutrition they need to grow, stay healthy, and focus at school. An easy swap for you, but with a huge impact for them. Even better, add Gift Aid to boost your donation by 25%, at no extra cost to you.

Carmen’s Kids in action
Carmen told us a story about a bright little boy from one of the Stellenbosch schools you support. He’s only 7, but much smaller than other children his age, a clear sign that he’s grown up malnourished. Thanks to Carmen’s Kids, he finally gets the nutrition he needs to reach his full potential, as a happier, healthier and more confident boy – and he’s not alone. Watch this video to meet the children you support, proof that your generosity really is making a difference.


A note from Carmen
“What began as a humble act of giving back into the community where I grew up, serving just a cup of soup three times a week, quickly revealed itself as an urgent and a real need. Then the Naked Wines community stepped in, and everything changed.”
- Carmen Stevens
10 years of incredible impact
Over the last decade, we’ve achieved some remarkable milestones together.
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Over £3 million raised by donations
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Over 48 million daily nutritious meals served
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Nearly 150,000 little mouths fed


What Angels say about Carmen’s Kids
Absolutely wonderful, Carmen, you are a true hero. I have been to South Africa, driven through the villages and seen how the children live. I can understand how the children need your wonderful help.
Carmen, words fail me. You are a force of nature with the purest of hearts. ♥️ Thank you for allowing us all to play a small part in this amazing community project. We are so proud of you.
A truly amazing programme. You have achieved something that I am sure has touched many families hearts and the progress these young people make will be followed with interest.
Carmen’s Kids FAQs
What are you raising money for?
Winemaker Carmen Stevens and a team of volunteers used to run a soup kitchen for impoverished children in the town of Belhar, just 15 minutes from the thriving wine community of Stellenbosch. Unfortunately, Carmen and her team ran out of funds in 2015, so the soup kitchen was forced to close.
Since 2016, Naked Wines members have raised an incredible £3 million to keep the feeding scheme going. Since then, over 48 million meals have been served to hungry school children in these communities. With your support, Carmen can continue with this incredible initiative.
Why is there poverty near a wine-growing region?
Vineyards support countless people across the Stellenbosch area. Carmen ensures her employees are well looked after by paying double the minimum wage for farm workers. While poverty continues to exist in these regions, we can have the most impact by supporting wider projects such as Carmen's feeding scheme, to help those who need it.
How will the money be used?
100% of donations are used to provide the ingredients required by teams of hard-working volunteers to feed the children in these communities. Just £27 is enough to feed a child two meals a day for a whole year.
How do I donate?
Please visit this page to donate. The donation will be taken from your Angel balance on the week commencing Monday 9th June and you'll receive email confirmation when the payment is processed. If your donation exceeds your Angel balance, we'll deduct the remaining amount from your default card. Please note, vouchers and account credits cannot be used to make a donation.
If we don't have your card details, or they have expired, we will need to get in touch to process the payment. Please note that we can't accept donations via cheque, cash or bank transfer.
Can I donate at the same time as buying wine?
You can make your donation with a click of a button on this page. You don’t need to go through the checkout, so you can do it independently from any wine order. If you'd also like to buy wine, you can do so on the site as normal.
Can I Gift Aid it?
In 2021 we established the Naked Wines Charitable Trust - which means you can add Gift Aid to your donation if you’re eligible. For more information on Gift Aid, visit our Gift Aid FAQs .
How does Gift Aid work?
Gift Aid is a simple way to increase the value of your donation – at no extra cost to you. If you pay tax in the UK, we can reclaim the basic rate of tax you have paid on your gift, which increases the value of your donations by 25%. So, if you donate £10, it is worth £12.50 to the cause. For more information on Gift Aid and to find out whether you qualify, visit our Gift Aid FAQs .
How do I sign up to Gift Aid?
The process is nice and simple. Once you’ve confirmed your donation amount, simply tick the Gift Aid box on the confirmation page after you’ve donated. For more information on Gift Aid, check out our Gift Aid FAQs .
What does ticking the Gift Aid box commit me to?
Nothing! It just ensures that if you choose to donate, we can claim an extra 25% back from the government.
I've changed my mind about my donation, how can I update or cancel?
No problem. Call us on 01603 281869, or send us an email to help@nakedwines.com.
Can non-members donate?
Yes! Please visit our JustGiving page or call us on 01603 281869 to make a donation if you don't already have an account with us.