What we do

Little Acorns supports vulnerable children and young people in Cambodia, with a primary focus on the Future Light Organization (FLO) in Phnom Penh.

We provide long-term support towards education, food, healthcare and everyday living costs, alongside funding specific projects and needs as they arise.

We work closely with FLO to ensure funding is used effectively and where it can make the greatest difference.

Little Acorns is entirely volunteer led, with no salaries or trustee expenses.

Introducing our “Sponsor a Child” Programme

For £100 (approximately US$130) a month, you can help provide a vulnerable child in Cambodia with the essentials they need to grow up safe, healthy and educated.

Your support contributes towards food, education, healthcare and everyday living costs at the Future Light Organization (FLO), helping us provide consistent, long-term support for the children in its care.

When you join, you will receive a welcome pack introducing you to a child at FLO, together with updates so you can follow their progress. Your donation supports FLO’s wider work and is not restricted solely to that individual child.

It is a practical and personal way to make a lasting difference.

Our Trustees

Matt Baker

Matt retired in 2025 after a 35 year career in the insurance industry to focus full time on charitable work in Cambodia. Prior to this, he supported two schools in Kathmandu, Nepal. In recent years, his main focus has been education and poverty relief in Cambodia, particularly through the Future Light Organization (FLO), which he visits regularly. He is the founder and chair of Little Acorns, a UK-registered charity. He now divides his time between the UK and Cambodia, and is actively looking to build partnerships with businesses, NGOs and other associations. His passion lies in creating long-term support for sustainable projects that help vulnerable children thrive.

Bernard Chant

Bernard spent his career working in the insurance industry in both England and Italy before relocating to Switzerland. A keen badminton player, he now shares his passion for the sport by coaching local children and Ukrainian refugees. While living in England, he served as a Director of Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club. Bernard has known and supported the Future Light Organization (FLO) in Phnom Penh for over two decades, and continues to play an active role in its work through Little Acorns.

Paul Wilkins

Paul has worked in building safety for over 40 years, most recently as Chief Executive of one of the largest private sector organisations specialising in building regulation and fire safety. He remains actively involved in the sector in a variety of roles. During his time as Chief Executive, he championed Corporate Social Responsibility, helping the organisation support local, national and international charities. In recent years, Paul has taken a more hands-on approach to charitable work, supporting the Wetwheels Foundation which provides access to the sea for people with severe and complex disabilities – as well as the Future Light Organization (FLO) in Phnom Penh through his involvement with Little Acorns. He visits Cambodia as often as he can to stay closely involved with the work on the ground.

Our Achievements

March 2020 – FLO Provisions
March 2020 – FLO Provisions

during the pandemic, FLO lost most of their local donors, so we provided monthly financial support to support the purchase of food, firewood, electricity, medical care etc

June 2021 – Investing in the Community award
June 2021 – Investing in the Community award

receiving the ‘investing in the Community’ award from Howden Broking Group

March 2022 – Mattresses, blankets & towels
March 2022 – Mattresses, blankets & towels

providing 70 new mattresses, blankets & towels

March 2022 – Printer
March 2022 – Printer

the provision of a printer

May 2022 – Computer Equipment
May 2022 – Computer Equipment

donation of computer equipment (laptops, mouse, keyboards) from Howden Broking Group

June 2022 – Khmer School Books
June 2022 – Khmer School Books

the provision of new Khmer school books

June 2022 – Blood Tests
June 2022 – Blood Tests

blood tests for 18 children who recently arrived at FLO. The blood tests were for Hepatitis, HIV, and where necessary, vaccinations.

December 2022 – Walk to the Future
December 2022 – Walk to the Future

a 115km walk across parts of Cambodia to raise funds for our causes