The Met Office has already issued yellow weather warnings across large parts of England, Scotland, and Wales for the coming weeks: ice, frost, and plunging temperatures. As Brits, we know how brutal a proper British winter can feel—and most of us are lucky enough to have warm homes, hot meals, and thick coats.
Now spare a thought for the millions in India who face the same cold—but without any of those things.
This year, the winter solstice falls on 21 December 2025 – the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. While we in the UK will see just 7 hours and 49 minutes of daylight (in London), vulnerable families in rural Rajasthan and beyond will spend those long, freezing nights wondering how they will survive until morning.
This is where Narayana Seva Sansthan steps in
For over 35 years, Narayana Seva Sansthan (NSS)—a registered Indian NGO based in Udaipur, Rajasthan—has been a lifeline for differently abled and extremely poor communities. Every winter we distribute thousands of warm blankets, woollen clothes, jackets, shawls, and hot meals to those who would otherwise shiver through the night through winter seva campaign.
Just imagine:
- A child with polio, unable to walk, lying on a cold mud floor with only a thin cotton sheet.
- An elderly widow who lost her legs to diabetes, with no firewood and no family.
- Entire tribal villages where temperatures drop below 5°C and there is no electricity after sunset.
These are the people Narayana Seva Sansthan serves 365 days a year—but winter is when the need is most urgent.
What Your Support Does This Winter Solstice
£15 – Provides a warm blanket and a woollen cap & scarf set
£30 – Gives a full winter kit (jacket, sweater, shawl, socks, and gloves) to a differently-abled person
£50 – Funds a hot nutritious meal for 50 people on the longest night of the year
£100 – Sponsors corrective polio/caliper surgery for one child so they can walk again next spring
Every single penny reaches the ground—the NGO has zero admin costs deducted from public donations and is certified by Credibility Alliance India and GuideStar Platinum.
How to Donate from the UK
- Visit our site and Donate
- Choose “UK Donor” option (you’ll receive an instant tax receipt valid for taxpayers)
- Pay by debit/credit card or PayPal—100% secure
Even better—set up a £5 or £10 monthly gift and become a “Winter Warrior” for the differently abled all year round.
This winter solstice, as the sun reaches its lowest point and darkness feels endless, let’s send a little British warmth across the world.
Because no one should face the coldest, shortest day alone.
Together, we can make this longest night a little brighter. Donate now
