Introduction

This strategic plan sets the aims and objectives of PHF’s India programme for the eight years 2013–21.

We will meet our aims and objectives mainly through funding the work of the nongovernmental organisations (NGOs). We will also meet our aims and objectives by commissioning and/or carrying out research, evaluation and communication. This will increase the value (and cost) of grant-making. The skills and experience of our trustees, advisers, consultants and staff will be used as effectively as possible.

This plan sets out what we want to achieve through our funds in this period, and the current and future grant schemes and other activities we will undertake. It provides a framework within which we can manage our resources and provides trustees, staff, advisers, committee members and external organisations a context for our aims. We will make available a copy of the plan to the public. We will set detailed objectives for our work in annual business plans, and in separate plans for any major initiatives.

The Board took the decision to produce the plan on the initiative of the Director. The planning process has involved the Trustees, staff and advisers of the Foundation, led by the Director India. The process began in January 2012. The India Programme Committee considered strategic options in March 2012 and a draft strategic plan in September 2012. The plan was agreed by the Board in December. Following a review in 2016, the Board decided to extend the strategy up to March 2021.