Strong belief in our ethical responsibilities – both socially and environmentally.

We work hard to minimise energy usage and eliminate waste wherever we can, and we actively support many local, national and international charities, individuals & the local community. We like to work with great companies such as Paul Mitchell that are also ethically minded, care for the environment and believe in ‘giving back’.

The Dolma Development Fund

The Dolma Fund

The Dolma Development Fund does wonderful work helping Tibetan children living in remote villages high in the Himalayas of Nepal. Here at Gershwins, we have supported the charity’s work providing water supplies heated by solar power, health care and education in schools where their Tibetan culture is recognised and accommodated.

9 year old Karmu is one of the children we have been able to help. She’d never been to school before. But even though it was a two day journey down the mountains to her new school, Karmu was very excited and quickly made friends. A dream come true.

Karmu Reaches for the Stars!

Until two years ago, Karmu had never been to school before and although she was illiterate, she has made fantastic progress in her studies. Karmu can now read and write English, Nepalese and Tibetan (her mother tongue) and her end of year report was excellent, gaining 78% overall success! Karmu's home is in a village high in the Himalayas, close to the Tibetan border. There are no schools in the region that teach Tibetan culture alongside other studies, so Karmu has to attend school in Kathmundu.

Karmu is now about 11 years old (Tibetans living in remote, isolated regions do not always record the exact date of their birth). Through
our sponsorship she was able to attend school for the first time at the age of nine and in that short time has succeeded in many areas of
her education. She has adjusted well to school life and has many new friends. She returns home to her family during the school holidays and
stays with friends in Kathmundu for shorter breaks and occasional weekends whenever it is not possible for her to make the long journey
home. Both Karmu and her family are delighted with her end of year report and opportunity of an education.

Through our fundraising Karmu, has been able to attend school for her third year later in April. However, our continued support is needed and we are grateful for all the donations we receive from our guests during our fund raising events.

If you would like to find out more details about sponsoring Tibetan children by providing an education and helping to keep the Tibetan culture alive, please contact info@gershwins-hairdressing.com

Peter Davey Forest Education Trust

We also support the Peter Davey Forest Education Trust in Africa. Through education and funding, the Trust teaches impoverished children the importance of planting trees and developing the sustainable lifestyle their survival may depend on.

Moroccan Oil

In support of our charities, Gershwins will make a donation with every online purchase of Moroccan Oil.