The origins of Chellaram Foundation can be traced back to the formation of the Kishinchand Chellaram Educational Trust over 70 years ago by my grandfather, the late Mr Kishinchand Chellaram. Understanding the power of education to break the chains of poverty, he supported the development of a number of educational institutions that thrive to this day.
His legacy was built upon by my father, Mr Lokumal Chellaram, who founded the Lokumal Kishinchand Charity Trust in 1980 to support a wide spectrum of good causes.
It is my heartfelt wish for the Chellaram Foundation to move beyond traditional models of philanthropy and build an Institution that is enduring. We have the opportunity—and the responsibility—to create a permanent Institution that serves humanity and the planet for generations to come.
Chellaram Foundation, established in 2000, unifies the Chellaram family’s philanthropic purpose under a shared global mission: to create lasting, positive impact for humanity and the planet.
Chellaram Foundation operates through independent, locally registered charitable organisations in India, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Gibraltar. This structure empowers each Foundation to respond to the unique needs of its community while maintaining full autonomy- upholding our common Founding Principles.
The projects supported by Chellaram Foundation are broad-ranging which we classify under the following areas – our “7 Directions”:
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Health
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Education
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Children and Youth initiatives
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Arts, Music and Culture
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Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief
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Environment
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Animal Welfare and Vegetarianism
Further details of organisations we support and some of the remarkable people behind them can be found in the next section of this website.
