Pledge your support: keep Carmen’s kitchens open
They’re counting on us – just £27 feeds a hungry schoolchild for an entire year.
Here’s why giving matters
For the 3 out of 4 children in Stellenbosch who go hungry every day – your support changes lives.
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When times are tough…
It’s those with the least who suffer most. For many children, the meal they get at winemaker Carmen Stevens’ school kitchens is the only one they'll eat all day.
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This is where you come in
Through your donations, Carmen is able to provide daily meals to over 25,000 children. It’s not just food – it's the nourishment they need to truly thrive.
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The hard work never ends
For 10 years, the Naked community has kept these kitchens running. Your support right now is the annual top-up that keeps the pots boiling.
The best £27 you’ll spend all year
You could easily use that on a couple rounds at the pub or a Friday night takeaway. Or you can send it over to Carmen in South Africa, and she’ll stretch it to keep a child’s belly full from the first day of term to the last.
Want to make it go even further? Tick the Gift Aid box and the government will automatically top up your donation by 25%, without you spending a single penny extra.
A legacy to be proud of
Back in 2011, Carmen started a small soup kitchen to provide meals for a handful of hungry kids. Today? Thanks to the generous donations of the Naked community – it’s become a massive operation that’s delivered over 50 million meals to thousands of children across the Cape Winelands.
Hit play to hear Carmen’s personal story and see the impact of your donations first-hand.
A note from Carmen
"We were recently invited to a school's academic awards ceremony. The top achiever – the overall best student for the entire year – was a boy named Aiden, who relies on our food programme.
It is a beautiful expression of what food can do. It gives kids the focus they desperately need to excel. This is exactly why we do this, and why we ask for your donations every single year. You make these success stories possible."
Carmen Stevens, Winemaker
Fuel the next Aiden success story
Add your support now to help more children like Aiden and keep Carmen's kitchens open for another impactful year. Because over the last decade, we’ve achieved some truly amazing milestones together.
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Over £3.5 million raised by Angels
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Over 50 million nutritious meals served
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Over 150 thousand children fed and supported
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.
