A hand-drawn pencil portrait of Shri Utkarsh B. Shah

Ahmedabad · Established 2024

A life of quiet service, carried forward.

In his words

Give back to society what society has given to us.
A single act of compassion can illuminate a lifetime of darkness.
It is an honour to be in the position to serve people and touch lives.
Shri Utkarsh B. Shah

Welcome to UBS Charitable Foundation

Children at a पंख centre holding up letters spelling WELCOME

In a world driven by change, we stand constant in our mission to touch lives and uplift communities. Inspired by the legacy of philanthropy, our journey is fuelled by the belief that compassion has the power to heal and transform. Here’s where our actions converge to create ripples of gratitude, hope and impact.

Portrait of Shri Utkarsh Bhikhoobhai Shah, 1960 to 2022

The Man Behind the Vision

With humility and selfless devotion, he worked tirelessly to support education, community welfare and the well-being of senior citizens, touching countless lives through his quiet acts of kindness.

UBS Charitable Foundation came to life in the loving memory of the devoted humanitarian Shri Utkarsh B Shah, fondly called UBS. A man on a mission to serve the society, he poured his heart working silently, selflessly and tirelessly in areas of education and welfare of senior citizens.

This Foundation stands as a beacon of his kindness and generosity and shall continue to spread the light with sincere work and efforts in uplifting the society.

Shri Utkarsh B. Shah

1960 – 2022

Read his story

Our Work Areas

1. Education2. Women Empowerment3. Environment

Real change, created and sustained across generations.

Participants at a सामर्थ्य session

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Women Empowerment

सामर्थ्य — Learn, Lead, Earn and Inspire

“When a woman is empowered, her family and the community around her grow stronger.”
  • Building the skills and confidence of our teachers
  • Raising awareness on breast cancer and menstrual hygiene
  • Caring for the women who teach and nurture at पंख
The planted beds at The River Farm

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Environment

Gratitude to Mother Earth

“Nature gives us so much, and we believe in giving back.”
  • Growing organic vegetables in harmony with nature
  • Plantation drives and a growing Miyawaki forest
  • Reducing waste and adopting sustainable practices

Our Projects

The River Farm

Reach, In Every Direction

This is the quieter, everyday work — the drives, the seminars, the notebooks.

Slate & Pen Distribution

Distributed 306 slates and pens to spark curiosity and learning in young minds.

Winter Warmth Campaign

Reached 250 individuals with blankets, bringing comfort during the cold season.

Toys & Books for Joy

Shared 833 toys and books to light up childhoods with fun and imagination.

Notebook Distribution

Supported 100 students at Shri B. N. Vidhyalaya, Vadodara Village with essential foolscape notebooks for their academic journey.

Infrastructure for Better Learning

Developed drinking water and sanitation facilities at Shri B. N. Vidhyalaya, promoting hygiene and well-being for every student.

Old Clothes Drive

Provided clothing support to 55 underprivileged families, adding dignity to daily life.

See everything we have done

An Initiative by UB Heritage

www.ubheritage.com

His work did not stop. Neither should ours.

Together, we are creating opportunities, transforming lives and building a more inclusive and sustainable future. Join us with your time, your skills or your support.