The Vinod Patel Foundation is a charitable trust registered under Fiji’s Charitable Trusts Act 1945. The Foundation implements the Vinod Patel Group’s social charter, focused on targeted assistance to under-served Fijians. This assistance is specifically in four (4) broad areas, Relief of Poverty, Advancement of Education, Beneficial to the Community, Advancement of Religion. The Foundation provides monetary and/or in-kind assistance.
The Foundation is managed by 7 Trustees who are assisted by a Secretary and governed by stringent assessment and governance processes.
The Foundation has received, assessed and approved various applications from individuals, non-profit organisations and other charitable trusts since its inception. Successful applicants have been assisted either with monetary donations and/or in-kind donations including building materials.