OUR GOAL IS TO RELIEVE WIDESPREAD POVERTY, DISTRESS AND SUFFERING WESTCOMBE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

“For over 50 years the Westcombe Group has successfully built and managed property portfolios. We came from humble beginnings and believe that giving back is an essential part of our work.

Our philanthropic arm, the Westcombe Foundation, has changed lives across the world.

EDUCATION & WELLBEING

Earthquake in Nepal 25 April 2015: Westcombe Foundation provided emergency support such as food, drinking water, blankets, tent/tin roof, sanitation and water supply and building support such as corrugated tin sheets.

Mumbai toilet block

The foundation opened a school toilet block in Mumbai, promoting cleanliness and health in the school, as well as encouraging teenage girls to continue attending classes during menses.

Mass Wedding

Westcombe Foundation organized a Mass wedding ceremony for 2 consecutive years 2018 and 2019 for the people of the economically weaker

Healthcare

Cancer Hospital

Kubir Cancer Hospital in Jamnagar was decaying through lack of infrastructure and funding, Westcombe Foundation provided new medical equipment that led to this becoming the first hospital of its kind in Gujarat.

Leukemia Hospital

Westcombe foundation set up the Apollo Leukemia Hospital Trust in Mumbai and funded a chemotherapy unit.

Jaipur foot project

Through the Jaipur Foot Project the foundation made a generous donation of 160 wheelchairs and business tricycles, 50 limbs and food for 20 children’s homes and 30 prosthetic feet for people all over the country. The foundation donated walking aids to more than 100 disabled residents, as well as food for

From Nepal to Nairobi, and India to England through its goal to relieve widespread poverty, distress, and suffering.”

“One of the main societal problems in the UK, and across the world, is homelessness. Too many people don’t have access to the safe and secure housing which they deserve. Through our very own housing association, the Dholak Partnership, Westcombe Group provides affordable homes, such as those rented to key workers during the pandemic.” and the underprivileged section of the society.

Clean water facilities at schools

Westcombe identified Government Primary School Phase 2 as one of these schools & took the initiative to transform this scenario through Yuva. Construction or Renovation of Clean Water Stands and Dishwashing Area and Installation of Reverse Osmosis Units. Our contribution helped bring smiles on the faces of 630 students by transforming schools in Chandigarh,

Punjab.

Ongoing: Guide Dogs – Blindness changes everything

Through the Guide Dogs charity, we endeavour thousands of people with sight loss to lead confident, independent and fulfilling lives.

Ongoing: Sense – Disability isn’t a barrier, lack of support is!

Through Sense charity we take action to help individuals with disabilities adapt to today’s world in a way that allows them to thrive.

20 children’s homes, eco-friendly stoves and solar lamps in the town of Nyeri.

Lions SightFirst Eye Hospital

In 2016 Westcombe foundation successfully funded The Lions Sight First Eye Hospital in Kenya helping with 250 cataract surgeries.

Mobility and care for the disabled

Westcombe Charitable Orphanage set up in Porbandar, Gujarat for children born without limbs. Water facilities

After witnessing the debilitating spread of malaria caused by the lack of pure clean drinking water the foundation supplied fresh clean drinking water to households across Nairobi, saving many lives.

The Prince’s Trust

Westcombe foundation has been a principal sponsor of the Royal Charity Polo Day, an annual event for 3 years 2012, 2013 and 2015 at Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Berkshire estate. The foundation gave a sizable amount to the Prince Harry and Duke of Cambridge charities Sentebale operating in Lesotho to help the orphans and vulnerable children who are the forgotten victims of extreme poverty and HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Shelter

Acton Homeless Concern

We are committed to supporting homeless people and providing a helping hand in times of need, which is why we’ve partnered with Acton Homeless Concern to donate food, clothing and other essential items.

Old people’s home, Barnet

Our ongoing financial support to Barnet Asians old people association has allowed the voluntary group to maintain its services despite local

Spirituality

Ram Katha

Ram Katha in 2009 was recited by Morari Bapu at Wembley arena for 8 days.

Shiv Puran

Shiv Puran in 2016 was recited by Giri Bapu at Harrow leisure center for 7 days.

Shrimad Bhagwat Katha

Vrajbhai is naturally spiritual and believes in “serving others is equal to

Covid 19

Cryogenic tank

Through Sandipani Vidyaniketan Sanstha, Westcombe foundation sponsored a 21,000 liter capacity cryogenic oxygen tank dedicated to Bhavsinhji General Hospital in Porbandar.

Food bank Westcombe foundation in partnership with Trussell Trust and

Vraj Pankhania

Vraj Pankhania is the Founder and Chairman of Westcombe Group, and founder of the Westcombe Foundation - a philanthropic organisation focused on helping those facing homelessness and home insecurity in the UK.

Family is crucially important to Vraj, both with his own business, Westcombe Group, and with the Westcombe Foundation. The Pankhania family originally hails from the Gujarat region of India. Over 100

Westcombe authority funding cuts.

Old people’s home, Vrajdham

Vrajdham is a home away from home accommodation built for the most vulnerable people protecting against the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Crisis.org serving oneself and serving oneself is equal to serving others”. Thus, keeping this belief in mind Westcombe Foundation sponsored and hosted various social and religious gatherings in the UK for the upliftment of the society. have successfully managed to meet the needs of the destitute, hungry and vulnerable residents during the pandemic.

With our ongoing support to Crisis.org we assist people affected by homelessness to gain skills, build their confidence and make changes to overcome their homelessness.

Shrimad Bhagwat Katha in 2018 recited by Ramesh Bhai Oza at Wembley arena for 8 days.

Christmas meal years ago the family travelled to East Africa, where Vraj was born. Vraj came from a humble background in Kenya and, having been forced to relocate to the UK, decided to start his own business.

Throughout his career, Vraj has been motivated by making a positive difference to people and communities in need of emergency support. Vraj has funded a wide range of philanthropic projects, inspiring him to create the Westcombe Foundation, helping people by providing over £500k of support per year towards healthcare facilities and emergency aid, enhancing education, donating food and more.

Working in partnership with national homelessness charity Crisis we have managed to provide people with a hot meal, Christmas dinner and a safe place to stay.

Vraj Pankhania is on the list of Top 100 Influential People as one of their winners for the year 2023. The Top 100 programme highlights and rewards individuals who are truly influential, affecting and impacting society across a broad range of sectors.

If you would like to make a donation or contribute to Westcombe Foundation in any way, please don’t hesitate to get in touch by email: info@westcombefoundation.com