EDUCATE FOR LIFE
We provide high quality community-led and evidence-based services which integrate education, healthcare and community change for the benefit of children and families of the Adivasi region around Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, with the aims of (1) creating enfranchised, happy and healthy communities locally and (2) sharing best practice with partners across India to enable wide-scale change.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure of £23,712 against incoming resources of £26,344, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £56,819. The trustees state that £25,000 of these reserves represents approximately six months of anticipated expenditure, aligning with their stated reserves policy target. The accounts note that the dam project impacting the community is likely years away, with no major developments having taken place yet.
What the accounts disclose
“Of the reserves at 31 March 2025, £25,000 is towards the general reserve. This represents approximately 6 months of anticipated expenditure in line with our reserves policy.” — page 19
Trustees
- Bijal Piyush Patel
- Dr Akshay Patel
- Dr Neha Pradeep Limaye
- Iona-Jane Harris
- Julie Ridge
- Saba Dave
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £26k | £48k |
| 31/03/2024 | £41k | £38k |
| 31/03/2023 | £50k | £41k |
| 30/06/2022 | £93k | £129k |
| 30/06/2021 | £108k | £81k |
Common questions
Is EDUCATE FOR LIFE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure of £23,712 against incoming resources of £26,344, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £56,819. The trustees state that £25,000 of these reserves represents approximately six months of anticipated expenditure, aligning with their stated reserves policy target. The accounts note that the dam project impacting the community is likely years away, with no major developments having taken place yet. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds EDUCATE FOR LIFE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EDUCATE FOR LIFE as a grant recipient include ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION, THE TULA TRUST LIMITED, THE RAINFORD TRUST, GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2022 | £15k | |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE TULA TRUST LIMITED | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE RAINFORD TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | Educational |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | FY2022 | £500 |