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We Exist to Serve,
Not to Profit

Elara Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Elara Capital — a zero-overhead organisation dedicated to creating lasting, positive change across India's underserved communities.

Founded 2002 Zero Admin Overhead 100% Funds to Cause Rooted in Uttarakhand
Our Purpose

Mission & Vision

Everything we do flows from two deeply held commitments — to serve without reservation, and to build a world where every person has the opportunity to thrive.

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Our Mission

To create lasting, positive change by supporting initiatives that uplift communities, empower individuals, and build a more inclusive, equitable India. We do this through an expense-free model — all administrative and operational costs are borne by Elara Capital — ensuring that every rupee from donors directly benefits social initiatives and the people in need.

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Our Vision

To extend a helping hand to individuals, organisations, and groups alike — catalysing impactful initiatives that address diverse challenges and contribute to community betterment. We aim to foster a healthier, empowered, and inclusive society by addressing key challenges in education, healthcare, women's empowerment, animal welfare, skill development, and drug rehabilitation.

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2002Year of founding
Our Story

A Commitment Born from Loss, Sustained by Purpose

Elara Foundation began as a deeply personal act of tribute. When Shri Rajendra Bhatt — founder of Elara Capital — lost his father, Shri Liladhar Bhatt, he chose to honour that memory not with stone or ceremony, but with sustained, meaningful action.

In 2002, he established the Dr. Liladhar Bhatt Memorial Kalyan Samiti — a registered NGO based in Haldwani, Uttarakhand — as the ground-level vehicle for the Foundation's mission. From the very beginning, the model was clear: Elara Capital would absorb all operational costs, so that every rupee raised went directly to communities in need.

"Beyond boardrooms, Raj is deeply committed to social responsibility — championing transformative initiatives in education, healthcare, women's empowerment, and animal welfare across underserved communities in India."

Over two decades, the Foundation has grown from a single act of remembrance into a multi-programme organisation supporting five partner NGOs, working across six focus areas, and touching thousands of lives across Uttarakhand and beyond.

The Dr Liladhar Story → Our Work
What We Stand For

Our Core Values

These are not aspirations — they are the principles by which every decision we make is measured.

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Total Transparency

Every rupee is accounted for. We publish what we do, how we do it, and what it achieves — because trust is the foundation of everything.

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Selfless Service

Inspired by Gandhian values and the legacy of Shri Liladhar Bhatt — we serve without expectation of recognition or return.

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Community First

Every programme begins with listening. We follow the community's lead — not donor agendas or top-down mandates.

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Sustainable Impact

We invest in programmes that build lasting capability — not quick wins. Change that endures is the only change worth pursuing.

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Dignity Always

Every beneficiary is a person with rights, aspirations, and dignity — never a statistic, never a photo opportunity.

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Collaborative Spirit

We amplify impact by partnering with proven organisations — Akshaya Patra, Pratham, KMUM, Samarpan Home, U.S.R. Indu Samiti, and WWF.

Leadership & Advisory Team

The People Behind the Purpose

Our advisory team brings together decades of experience across finance, philanthropy, community development, and animal welfare — united by a shared commitment to impact.

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Raj Bhatt
Founder & Trustee
Elara Foundation · Elara Capital (Vice-Chairman & CEO)

The visionary founder of Elara Capital in 2002, Raj Bhatt has redefined financial excellence over a distinguished career spanning three decades with global influence across three continents. Beyond boardrooms, he is deeply committed to social responsibility — championing transformative initiatives in education, healthcare, women's empowerment, and animal welfare, particularly in underserved communities across India. Through Elara Foundation, he ensures that every rupee donated reaches those who need it most.

Founder Finance CSR Strategy 3 Decades Experience
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Shri Rajendra Bhatt
Founder, Kalyan Samiti
Dr. Liladhar Bhatt Memorial Kalyan Samiti

Shri Rajendra Bhatt founded the Dr. Liladhar Bhatt Memorial Kalyan Samiti in 2002 in loving memory of his late father, Shri Liladhar Bhatt. Based in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, the Samiti is the grassroots operational arm of Elara Foundation — delivering programmes in education, women's empowerment, healthcare, animal care, defence training, skill development, and drug rehabilitation. Rajendra's lifelong connection to the communities of Kumaon gives the Foundation its authentic, community-rooted character.

NGO Leadership Community Development Uttarakhand
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Graham Kensett
Trustee
Elara Foundation

Graham Kensett is a senior leader with over 40 years of experience at the UK charity Guide Dogs — one of the UK's largest and most respected charitable organisations. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Behavioural Science, and brings deep expertise in charity governance, animal welfare, and institutional leadership to the Elara Foundation board. As an active trustee, Graham provides strategic oversight and ensures the Foundation upholds the highest standards of charitable practice.

Trustee Animal Welfare Behavioural Science Charity Governance
Our Model

How the Zero-Overhead Model Works

Three simple steps — and the result is that 100% of every donated rupee reaches the people who need it.

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Elara Capital Funds Operations

All salaries, infrastructure, travel, and administrative costs are fully borne by Elara Capital — removing overhead from the equation entirely.

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Donations Go Directly to Partners

Funds raised are channelled directly to our vetted partner NGOs — Akshaya Patra, Pratham, KMUM, Samarpan Home, U.S.R. Indu Samiti, and WWF.

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Impact Is Measured & Reported

Results are tracked, documented, and shared transparently — because accountability to donors and beneficiaries is non-negotiable.

Our Partners

Organisations We Support

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Akshaya Patra
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Pratham
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KMUM, Kausani
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Samarpan Home
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U.S.R. Indu Samiti
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WWF
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