Pratham UK
Pratham UK conducts high quality, low cost and replicable interventions to address gaps in the Indian education system. Our best known programme, Teaching at the Right Level, teaches basic literacy and numeracy in as little as 30 days for £14 per student. Our work also includes preschool, digital, vocational and women's education programmes in 21 states across India.
Activities & Mission
Pratham UK conducts high quality, low cost and replicable interventions to address gaps in the Indian education system. Our best known programme, Teaching at the Right Level, teaches basic literacy and numeracy in as little as 30 days for £14 per student. Our work also includes preschool, digital, vocational and women's education programmes in 21 states across India.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Cassidy Trust Limited (organisation 5033279)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,746,891 | £1,714,005 | £1,230,909 | £416,582 | £308,867 | 6 / 20 |
| 2024 | £1,441,610 | £1,505,570 | £1,092,158 | £383,696 | £383,696 | 5 / 10 |
| 2023 | £1,590,755 | £1,513,717 | £1,392,178 | £447,656 | £447,656 | 3 / 25 |
| 2022 | £1,186,229 | £992,705 | £902,475 | £370,618 | £286,244 | 2 / 4 |
| 2021 | £372,166 | £752,782 | 0 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Pratham UK
What does Pratham UK do?
Pratham UK conducts high quality, low cost and replicable interventions to address gaps in the Indian education system. Our best known programme, Teaching at the Right Level, teaches basic literacy and numeracy in as little as 30 days for £14 per student. Our work also includes preschool, digital, vocational and women's education programmes in 21 states across India.
How much income did Pratham UK report in 2025?
Pratham UK reported total income of £1.75m and reported expenditure of £1.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Pratham UK?
Pratham UK has a program ratio of 70.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Pratham UK registered as a charity?
Pratham UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 September 2003 as charity number 1099386. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Pratham UK?
Pratham UK is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sakate Khaitan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Pratham UK operate?
Pratham UK operates in India, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Pratham UK a registered charity?
Yes — Pratham UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1099386.
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N13 4BS
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- 14 May 2026
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