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Pragya

Pragya enables sustainable development for the poorest, most neglected communities in remote and marginal societies, in a way that preserves and promotes local cultures and fragile ecosystems. Our grassroots programmes include: food, agriculture and rural livelihoods; conservation and renewable energy; education; empowering women and minorities; health, safe water and sanitation; and disasters.

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Activities & Mission

Pragya enables sustainable development for the poorest, most neglected communities in remote and marginal societies, in a way that preserves and promotes local cultures and fragile ecosystems. Our grassroots programmes include: food, agriculture and rural livelihoods; conservation and renewable energy; education; empowering women and minorities; health, safe water and sanitation; and disasters.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£495,946
Latest Expenditure
£473,781

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £692,892
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £671,495
Raising Funds £16,843
Governance £1,300
Grants to Institutions £619,377
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£495,946
£473,7810 / 0
2024
£692,892
£688,338£671,495£34,430£27,8872 / 0
2023
£557,832
£841,675£825,736£29,876£26,3762 / 0
2022
£682,634
£501,056£484,460£313,719£28,7582 / 0
2021
£528,781
£396,997£372,352£132,141£6,4292 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pragya

What does Pragya do?

Pragya enables sustainable development for the poorest, most neglected communities in remote and marginal societies, in a way that preserves and promotes local cultures and fragile ecosystems. Our grassroots programmes include: food, agriculture and rural livelihoods; conservation and renewable energy; education; empowering women and minorities; health, safe water and sanitation; and disasters.

How much income did Pragya report in 2025?

Pragya reported total income of £496k and reported expenditure of £474k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Pragya registered as a charity?

Pragya was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 September 2000 as charity number 1082476. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Pragya?

Pragya is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is GARGI BANERJI. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pragya operate?

Pragya operates across 4 areas: Bangladesh, India, Kenya and Nepal.

Is Pragya a registered charity?

Yes — Pragya is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082476.

Details

Address
37 Albert Embankment
Vintage House
London
SE1 7TL
Registration Date
20 September 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3972305
Charity Number
1082476

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Trustees

GARGI BANERJI Chair
ARASAN ARULIAH
Professor PRATAP RUGHANI

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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