Fewer than one in four homeless people housed by the government’s Everyone In scheme have moved into permanent accommodation, according to the BBC figures. The government initiative provided over 37,000 rough sleepers with a place to stay during the COVID 19 pandemic. But housing charity Shelter warned many were still in temporary homes or mayContinue reading “Covid homeless scheme provided over 37,000 rough sleepers with a place to stay during the COVID 19 pandemic”
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The homeless pandemic in the UK
Homelessness has and will continue to a problem in UK. It has always been a widespread issue throughout the country, and with the growing uncertainty surrounding COVID 19, the problem is likely to get worse. According to the Guardian, 70,000 households were made homeless during the pandemic, highlighting that homelessness can and does affect everyone.Continue reading “The homeless pandemic in the UK”
Why charities are needed in today’s society
As you may or may not be aware, our foundation is a UK charity. Our objective is to harness the activities and initiatives of the family’s ongoing philanthropy work. We recently wrote a piece on the importance of charity, but why are they needed more than ever in today’s society? Well, charities like ours bring together peopleContinue reading “Why charities are needed in today’s society”
Why is education so important for children’s development?
Everyone knows that learning begins from the minute you take a breath into this world. From the first cry, the first yawn, the first mishap, each child is learning, and educating themselves. Early childhood education is critical for the brain development of young people. This stage is very crucial for a child’s physical and mentalContinue reading “Why is education so important for children’s development?”
The importance of charity
The Koolesh Shah Family Foundation is a UK charity. The focus of our foundation is to help aid the homeless and support individuals who struggle with mental health issues. We aim to promote ‘excellence’ in each act of giving or charity. As a foundation, we are specifically interested in encouraging applications from all areas aroundContinue reading “The importance of charity”
Koolesh Shah (Class of 1973)
A wonderful interview our founder Koolesh Shah with City of London School. Koolesh Shah (Class of 1973) is an entrepreneur and philanthropist. His London Town Group, founded in 1988, owns and operates a collection of branded 4* boutique hotels in the UK and, as well as real estate, has interests in natural resources, software andContinue reading “Koolesh Shah (Class of 1973)”
Frequently asked questions about Sri Aurobindo
We work hand in hand with the Sri Aurobindo Trust, as we approach Sri Aurobindo’s birthday in just a few weeks’ time, we thought we’d cover some frequently asked questions about the famed philosopher. As you may or may not be aware, Sri Aurobindo was born on the 15th August 1872. Not only was he wasContinue reading “Frequently asked questions about Sri Aurobindo”
A closer look at our foundation
A true part of being a person is about helping others. In a way, helping others is a way we help ourselves. At the Koolesh Shah Foundation, we believe in a world where every child can read. Our mission is to invest in early childhood education in order to empower the next generation. We feelContinue reading “A closer look at our foundation”
Navnat Vanik Association letter of appreciation
It is a pleasure to support the Navnat Vanik association, we wish them every success with the development project and congratulations on celebrating their 50th anniversary.
SOAS university to offer Modern Indian Philosophy module sponsored by Sri Aurobindo Trust
Koolesh Shah and the Sri Aurobindo Trust have once again agreed to support SOAS university department of Religions & Philosophies, School of History, Religions & Philosophies. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to key thinkers and visionaries in Modern Indian Philosophy, and the impact of their ideas on philosophical and political life today. The courseContinue reading “SOAS university to offer Modern Indian Philosophy module sponsored by Sri Aurobindo Trust”