The Falconer Trust

supporting the Falconer Children's Home

Kabulamema, Zambia

The Falconer Trust is a UK-based charity, formed in  1980 to support the work of the Falconer Children's Home and Orphanage, situated at Kabulamema, North-West Province of Zambia.

The Falconer Trust


The Falconer Trust was formed in 1980 by Henry and Irene Webb, and its primary aim is to support the work of Lilias Falconer and the Children’s home that she started in 1949 in Kabulamema, Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia. Henry and Rene both passed away in 2010, and the work is now run by a board of trustees along with Trust Manager, Neil Starling. The trust has a warehouse and office in Norfolk, from where all of the donated goods are stored and dispatched.

The Falconer Children’s Home


The Falconer Children’s Home and Orphanage was established in 1947 by Lilias Falconer, a nurse from Manchester. It is situated in Kabulamema, in a remote part of the North Western province of Zambia. Miss Falconer ran the Home for fifty years, until she passed away in 1998, and it is now being run by her children. Simon Samutala arrived at the Home just two days old and is now in charge of all the different activities and projects. Miriam Mulyata came when she was seven days old, and having trained as a nurse has the responsibility of looking after the children’s welfare and the running of the main house.

Latest News


Christmas 2023 Newsletter

The newsletter for Christmas 2023 can be viewed here. Please get in touch if you would like to receive regular newsletters (3 per year) either by email or by post.


Some Important Information Regarding Parcels

We regret that we are no longer able to send out food items to the Falconer Home, as excessive bureaucracy is causing intolerable delays, complications and expense. We therefore cannot accept any further donations of food. We can, however, still send clothing, blankets, toiletries, stationery, tools, etc., and would be glad to receive donations of these items. Thank you!


'Overflowing With Hope' 2023 DVD


A 30-minute DVD based on the visit to the Falconer Home in June 2023 is now available. Please get in touch if you would like a complimentary copy.

It can also be viewed on Youtube. Just follow this link:

https://youtu.be/Okn1hCZQEHo


The Falconer Home Story (DVD)

This DVD tells the story of the Home, from Lilias Falconer's call to Africa, the establishing of the Home, right up to present day challenges. Please email info@thefalconertrust.co.uk to request a copy.

Hymns for Zambia (DVD)

A collection of well-loved hymns, played on the piano, accompanied by scenes of the Home, its surroundings and its people. Please email info@thefalconertrust.co.uk to request a copy.

Mama Ndona

by Pat Webb


This book tells the remarkable story of Lilias Falconer, and how she established the Home is a remote part of Zambia soon after the Second World War. The story is told using extracts from Lilias' diaries and correspondence. Please email info@thefalconertrust.co.uk to request a copy.



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