REACH TO TEACH
The aim of the Charity is to improve primary education outcomes in India. Historically it worked in communities in Gujarat and focused on school improvement programmes. Building on this valuable field experience, the Charity now focuses on strengthening educational systems at the policy level by working with the education departments of state governments in India.
Objects
3. THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY (THE OBJECTS) ARE:3.1 TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AMONGST CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS IN INDIA3.2 TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE GOOD HEALTH OF PERSONS LIVING IN INDIA3.3 TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC URBAN AND RURAL REGENERATION IN AREAS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION (AND IN PARTICULAR IN INDIA) BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS3.3.1 THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP3.3.2 THE CREATION OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY THE PROVISION OF WORKSPACE, BUILDING AND/OR LAND FOR USE ON FAVOURABLE TERMS3.3.3 THE PROVISION OF HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF HOUSING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR OR IN CHARITABLE OWNERSHIP PROVIDED SUCH POWER SHALL NOT EXTEND TO RELIEVING ANY LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES OR OTHER BODIES OF A STATUTORY DUTY TO PROVIDE OR IMPROVE HOUSING 3.3.4 THE MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT OR PROVISION OF PUBLIC AMENITIES3.3.5 THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE OR THOSE WHO BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES.3.3.6 THE PROVISION OF HEALTHCARE AND CHILDCARE FACILITIES3.3.7 SUCH OTHER MEANS AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE CHARITY COMMISSIONIN ALL CASES PROVIDED THAT SUCH OBJECTS CONTAINED IN THIS CLAUSE 3..3 ARE IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY, INCIDENTAL OR ANCILLARY TO THE PROMOTION OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS IN INDIA.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £1,406,673 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £4,692,827 to £3,286,154. Per the trustees' report, the charity is winding down its operations and transferring its projects to the Reach to Teach Foundation, retaining only sufficient funds to cover minimal ongoing costs for at least two years.
What the accounts disclose
“The potential impact of these plans indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the parent charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern.” — page 17
“The Indian subsidiary of the Charity, Reach to Teach Private Limited which previously delivered the Charity's projects in Gujarat and Haryana will be wound up in the next few months.” — page 32
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → material uncertainty (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£60,001–£70,000: 1; £130,001–£140,000: 1)
- Has a trading subsidiary
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£100,001–£110,000: 1; £150,001–£200,000: 1)
- Has a trading subsidiary
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Employees paid over £60,000: 3 (£60,001–£70,000: 1; £150,001–£200,000: 2)
- Has a trading subsidiary
Funders the charity credits
- Larry Ellison Foundation(LEF)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2023)
Trustees
- Geeta Khehar
- Matthew Symonds
- Neha Aviral
- Rakhee Ditta
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £203k | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2024 | £249k | £2.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £966k | £2.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.7m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2021 | £5.0m | £3.8m |
Common questions
Is REACH TO TEACH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net loss of £1,406,673 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £4,692,827 to £3,286,154. Per the trustees' report, the charity is winding down its operations and transferring its projects to the Reach to Teach Foundation, retaining only sufficient funds to cover minimal ongoing costs for at least two years. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by PKF Littlejohn LLP.
Who funds REACH TO TEACH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name REACH TO TEACH as a grant recipient include THE ECONOMIST CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ECONOMIST CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £9k | Staff matching |
| THE ECONOMIST CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £9k | Staff matching donations |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| AKO FOUNDATION | 1 | £750k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £725k |
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £400k |
| THE ROTHERMERE FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| CRAPS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £31k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £28k |
| SLOANE ROBINSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE JORDAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £24k |
Charities like this
- TEACH2TEACH INTERNATIONAL
- ASSISTED READING FOR CHILDREN
- TEACHERS' ENTERPRISE IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
- BACHCHOKA GHAR NASWADI
- REDEARTH EDUCATION
- NOW TEACH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REACH TO TEACH | £203k | — | — | unclear | — | material uncertainty |
| TEACH2TEACH INTERNATIONAL | £198k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASSISTED READING FOR CHILDREN | £199k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| TEACHERS' ENTERPRISE IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION | £87k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BACHCHOKA GHAR NASWADI | £67k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDEARTH EDUCATION | £51k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |