Friends of Kera (UK)

Friends of Kera - In Aid of  Disadvantaged Children

 CELEBRATES 22 YEARS (2004-2026)

UK Charity Registration Number: 1144092

Contact: Karsan Nardani (Kishore)   |  Mob: +44 7880 735 227   |   e-mail: karsan.nardani@hotmail.com

Friends of Kera (UK) - FoK

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Friends of Kera (FoK) is a UK registered charity (No. 1144092) focused primarily on supporting disabled and disadvantaged children and young people, particularly in India. Its objectives include reducing poverty and hardship by providing financial assistance, equipment, services, facilities and educational support.

The charity was founded by brothers Karsan (Kishore) and Ghansham Nardani, who have worked with disadvantaged communities in India and Africa since 1990. FoK was established to help vulnerable people, especially disabled children whose families may struggle to afford medical care, wheelchairs, specialist education and other basic necessities.

Main areas of work

• Disability support: Providing wheelchairs, mobility equipment and assistance to disabled children and adults, including people cared for at home. The charity reports that several hundred wheelchairs have been donated over the years.

• Education: Supporting schools and educational opportunities for disabled and disadvantaged children.

• Healthcare: Supporting medical initiatives such as dialysis equipment, eye camps and dental camps.

• Community development: Projects have included water boreholes, solar-powered hot-water installations, food aid and school refurbishment.

• Emergency relief: FoK has supported earthquake recovery and school rebuilding in Nepal.

• Support in the UK: Since 2011, FoK has made monthly donations to organisations including Great Ormond Street Hospital, Royal Mencap, Scope, Save the Children and Action for Children.

Fundraising

FoK raises money mainly through events and challenges, with fundraising activities including:

• Annual sports events in Kera, India. In partnership with Shri Navchetan Andhjan Mandal.

• Kilimanjaro challenges

• Everest Base Camp

• Machu Picchu challenges

• Charity walks

• Cycling from London to Paris

• Skydiving

• Mehfil fundraising evening

These activities are intended to raise funds for mobility equipment and opportunities that can help disadvantaged children reach their potential.

Partnerships

FoK works with charities, schools, religious organisations and businesses. Important partners include Shri Navchetan Andhjan Mandal, Kera High School, Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Kera, SGVP, Stanmore Swaminarayan Mandir and various corporate supporters. Their contributions include funding, venues, volunteers, equipment, professional services and project support.

Overall message

Friends of Kera is a charity built around service, compassion and practical support for disadvantaged people, with a particular emphasis on giving disabled children greater access to healthcare, education, mobility and opportunities. Its philosophy is that helping others and serving humanity is a central purpose of life.

In one sentence:

Friends of Kera is a UK charity that raises funds through community events, corporate partnerships and personal challenges to provide practical, educational, medical and humanitarian support to disabled and disadvantaged children, families and communities, especially in India and parts of Africa.

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