British Asian Trust

Empowers needy people in South Asia through initiatives in education, livelihoods, child protection, mental health, and conservation.

  • 80G
  • 12A
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Livelihood Programme

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    The Trust's Livelihoods programme provides girls with access to information, skills, and opportunities, improving their understanding of equality, supporting their employability, and informing them about support for good health. The programme has been successful in increasing girls' knowledge of their rights, improving their employment prospects, and reducing their risk of exploitation.
    The British Asian Trust is committed to empowering adolescent girls in India and ensuring that they have the opportunity to reach their full potential. The livelihoods programme is an important part of this work.

  • Conservation Programme

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    The British Asian Trust works to conserve wildlife and their habitats. It works with multiple partners to protect endangered species, such as the tiger, rhino and elephant, and to restore damaged habitats. The Trust's conservation activities in India include supporting the creation of protected areas, working with local communities, conducting research, and raising awareness. Its goal is to conserve wildlife and their habitats and to ensure that future generations can enjoy the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

  • Education Programme

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    In partnership with the Government of India, the Trust has launched a dollar 11 million Development Impact Bond (DIB) to support the roll-out of a new education model. The model focuses on improving teacher training, providing better learning materials, and strengthening school management. The DIB is expected to reach over 200,000 children in India.
    Its education activities in India also include building new schools, providing scholarships to students, supporting teacher training, developing new teaching methods, and promoting education for girls. The Trust is committed to ensuring that all children have access to a good education, regardless of their background.

  • Child Protection Programme

    District
    District

    Mumbai

    States

    Maharashtra

    The Trust works with a range of partners to provide support to children who have been exploited or abused, and to prevent child exploitation and abuse from happening in the first place. Its child protection activities in India include providing support to children who have been exploited or abused, including counselling, medical care, and legal assistance, working with communities to raise awareness of child exploitation and abuse, building support for child protection initiatives and advocating for changes to laws and policies that will better protect children from exploitation and abuse. It is committed to protecting children from exploitation and abuse in India, and to ensuring that all children have the opportunity to grow up safe and healthy.

Impact Metrics

  • Helped Children to Continue Learning Through Digital and Remote Learning Models

    Program Name

    Quality Education India Development Impact Bond

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 200000
    • 2020-21 60000
  • Rescued Children From Labour Work

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 760
    • 2020-21 300
  • Helped Adolescent Girls for Access to Quality Education, Livelihood and Health Outcomes

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2019-20 33000
    • 2020-21 230000

Leadership Team

  • Karan Malik

    Associate Director

  • Hitan Mehta OBE

    Executive Director

  • Richard Hawkes

    Chief Executive

  • Saleem Khan

    Country Director India

  • Asif Rangoonwala

    Vice Chairman

  • Lord Jitesh Gadhia

    Chairman

  • RANJIT RABINDRANATH BARTHAKUR

    Director

  • SUBRAMANIAN RAMADORAI

    Director

  • Bharath Visweswariah

    Others

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAHCB5012F

  • Registration Number

    06588239

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAHCB5012FF20198

  • 12A

    AAHCB5012FE20198

  • FCRA

    Not Available

About

  • Headquarters

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Since

    2007

Impact

The organization has positively impacted over 12 million people in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh through its various programs and initiatives.

Vision and Mission

Their vision is a South Asia free from poverty where everyone can meet their full potential. Their mission is to unlock the potential of disadvantaged people in South Asia by maximizing impact and support from the South Asian diaspora and beyond.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    202,Windfall,Sahar Plaza Complex,, Mathuradas Vasanji Rd,J.B.Ngr,Andheri E, Mumbai, Mumbai City, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

    Mumbai

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management