Lady Bamford Charitable Trust

LBCT strives to prevent student dropouts by ensuring continued education and guiding them toward skilled careers through digital learning, remedial support, teacher training, scholarships, and infrastructure development. The Trust promotes Child-Friendly Schools (CFS), fostering safe, protective, and inclusive learning environments based on UNICEF guidelines, improving sanitation, clean water access, and classroom safety. Through Eklavya Plus, financial assistance and coaching help meritorious students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursue higher education. Project Saksham enhances academic performance by providing subject-specific support to students in community-owned spaces.

LBCT empowers women through skill development, enabling them to make informed decisions and contribute to their families and communities. Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) provide short-term courses, particularly in stitching, for rural women aged 18 to 40, offering NSDC certification and self-employment opportunities. The Trust also supports ARKE, a handicrafts brand run by rural women. ARKE fosters entrepreneurship in weaving, embroidery, and jewellery making, improving livelihoods and promoting economic independence.