Pumpkin House began in 2005 in the home of Stella Manuel, after a small voice asked her, “Can’t I stay with you, Madam?” Since then, three women have given their lives to these children.

Stella Manuel, our Founder and Secretary, opened her own home to the first children and has shaped Pumpkin House ever since.

Fiona Manuel, our Director, holds advanced qualifications in Education and Social Work. She is also Headmistress of Divine Grace School, where every child has felt her mother’s care.

Meliza Manuel, a Trustee and qualified Montessori teacher, teaches our youngest children to read and write, from their first letters to full, confident sentences.

You can read more about each of them on our Faculty page.