We're pleased to announce Pratham's annual Gala will be returning in the magnificent surroundings of Raffles London at The OWO, Whitehall on Friday 8th November at 6.30pm.

Our Gala is not only a fantastic way to celebrate the growth of our programmes in the past year with like-minded people, but also a powerful way to raise funds for transforming children's education in India. 

If you haven't bought your table for the Gala yet, there’s still time! Please reach out to Tijana: tijana@pratham.org.uk or Shaefali: shaefali@pratham.org.uk to arrange a call about buying a Gala table or tickets - we’d love to see you there!

As we approach our Gala on 8th November, we’re delighted to give a sneak peek below of a few of the event highlights as well as special guests expected on the night, with more to be announced!

• Key note speech from Satvinder Singh, Divisional CEO of Data and Analytics business at London Stock Exchange Group
• Insightful panel discussing, “The Power of Corporate Giving”, featuring Dixit Joshi, former CFO of Credit Suisse and Board Member of Man Group plc and Pratham UK, and fellow Pratham UK Board Member and panel moderator Nishma Gosrani OBE who is Financial Services Partner at Bain & Company, where she leads the innovative Financial Services Female CEO Club, Stratos. More panellists will be announced shortly!
• Hosted by the legendary comedian, Rory Bremner
• Exclusive live interview with a former Pratham ‘Second Chance Programme’ student, sharing her inspiring journey and how Pratham helped her complete her education
• Captivating poetry reading by Antara Martins from her debut collection, “Poison”, followed by an exclusive book signing
• Entertainment by the world-renowned magician and internet sensation, ‘Magic Singh’
• Decadent three-course meal crafted by Roger Olsson, Executive Chef of Raffles London at The OWO
• Exciting live and silent auction featuring a wide-range of experiences and items
• Dress to impress in black tie, business formal or traditional Indian attire!

Sponsors will help to ensure that every child in India can go on to live a good life and earn a good livelihood wherever in the country they are born and raised:

Ambassador: £10,000
Impact: Support 700+ children to learn how to read, write and do basic maths. 

Patron: £15,000
Impact: Enable 60+ youth to access employment opportunities through vocational training courses.

Benefactor £25,000
Impact: Empower 100+ girls who dropped out of school to earn their high school diplomas through our Second Chance programme and enable them to build a better future.

Champion £50,000
Impact: Support 30+ entire communities with learning and engagement as part of our flagship ‘Hamara Gaon' programme (Pratham's direct community engagement programme). 

Guardian £75,000
Impact: Enable digital learning in an entire state by supporting the creation of digital learning content in one local language.

Download the Pratham UK Gala Sponsorship Brochure for more information

In return for your sponsorship, Pratham UK is proud to offer the following:

+ All sponsors will receive a table of 10 with special seating as follows:
+ Benefactor − Premium seating
+ Ambassador − Priority seating
+ Advocate − Preferred seating

+ Sponsors at the Champion level will receive the following benefits:
+ 2 x tables − VIP Seating
+ Opportunity to provide branded gifts to guests
+ Single page spread in Gala brochure
+ A social media shoutout from the Chair on the Pratham UK social media channels

+ Sponsors at the Guardian level will receive the following benefits:
+ 2 x tables − VIP seating
+ Speaking slot during Gala
+ Banner display in the cocktail area
+ Opportunity to provide branded gifts to guests
+ Double page spread in Gala brochure
+ A social media shoutout from the Chair on the Pratham UK social media channels

+ All sponsors will receive recognition in event-related publicity materials and logo or name visibility at the gala.

+ All sponsors will receive recognition in the Pratham UK annual report and on the website.

To secure your event sponsorship, please email Tijana: tijana@pratham.org.uk with your selected sponsorship level.