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.
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).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE WINDFALL FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| AKO FOUNDATION | 1 | £750k |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £725k |
| THE JULIA RAUSING TRUST | 1 | £400k |
| The Parochial Church Council of Ecclesiastical Parish of Emmer Green and Caversham Park St Barnabas | 1 | £182k |
| GLOBAL SCHOOLS FORUM | 1 | £82k |
| THE ROTHERMERE FOUNDATION | 1 | £50k |
| EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £28k |
Charities like this
- THE CENTRE FOR LITERACY IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
- PROJECT MALA CHARITABLE TRUST
- ERMINE EDUCATION TRUST
- EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST
- NOW TEACH
- EDUCATION FOR LIFE
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 |
| THE CENTRE FOR LITERACY IN PRIMARY EDUCATION | £1.0m | £60,000 - £69,999 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| PROJECT MALA CHARITABLE TRUST | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ERMINE EDUCATION TRUST | £3.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST | £73.8m | £210,000 - £219,999 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOW TEACH | £1.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |