The Nitin & Meena Sodha Foundation is a charitable initiative established by Anand Sodha to support medical and social causes within communities surrounding Knights Pharmacy locations.

In its first year, the Foundation has committed £100,000 to support eligible causes and initiatives.

The areas of interest within the family are broad and deeply personal. Anand and his wife Amy are committed to advancing reproductive health, reflecting their belief in equitable access to care for women and families. Kavita brings a strong focus on mental health initiatives, championing support systems that promote emotional wellbeing and resilience. Their mother, Meena, advocates passionately for homelessness charities drawing from her own lived experience as a refugee who once slept in a sports hall, and driven by a desire to ensure dignity and safety for those facing hardship. Their father, Nitin, supports community cohesion and inter-faith projects, shaped by his experiences of racism and xenophobia when he first arrived in the UK and his conviction that integration and tolerance must be actively nurtured. Together, these perspectives help guide the Foundation’s priorities, ensuring its work is both heartfelt and reflective of the diverse challenges facing local communities.

Projects are identified and selected directly by the Nitin & Meena Sodha Foundation based on their relevance, community impact, and alignment with the family’s philanthropic values.

Individuals cannot formally apply, but the Foundation welcomes community recommendations, which may be reviewed and considered at the Foundation’s discretion.

The team assesses local need, the organisation’s track record, the scale of potential impact, and how closely the initiative aligns with the Foundation’s mission and family values.

No. Funding is allocated on a rolling basis, with the Foundation selecting causes throughout the year as opportunities arise.

Decisions are made collectively by the Sodha family, who meet regularly to review potential causes and discuss where the Foundation can make the greatest impact.

There is no fixed timeline, as the Foundation selects causes proactively, but decisions are typically made during scheduled family meetings throughout the year.

Grant amounts vary depending on the nature of the cause, ranging from smaller community contributions to larger, long-term investments in priority areas.

Yes. If the family feels an initiative is delivering meaningful results, it may be supported again in future cycles.

The Foundation is open to partnerships when they help strengthen local impact, provided they align with the family’s philanthropic values.

Yes, key initiatives will be highlighted in the Impact section to share progress, celebrate partners, and inspire further community engagement.

The Foundation was created by the Sodha family, who operate Knights Pharmacy, but it functions independently as the family’s dedicated philanthropic arm.

No. The Foundation is entirely non-profit and exists solely to support community-focused causes.

Updates will be shared through the Our Causes, News & Updates and Partners pages.

You can get in touch via the Contact page, and a member of the Foundation team or family will respond as soon as possible.