What Nimsdai Foundation does

The Nimsdai Foundation is a UK-registered charity (Charity Number 5180191) founded in 2022 by mountaineer Nimsdai Purja MBE to channel resources into the mountain communities of Nepal and beyond. The organisation operates across four pillars — Education, Environment, Inspiring Others, and Disaster Relief — and delivers a portfolio of roughly 15 distinct programmes, including Educational Scholarships, Himalayan Horizons, the Big Mountain Clean Up (Everest, K2, Manaslu, and Kilimanjaro), the £56K Mahila Learning Shelter renovation in Humla, Project Shakti (menstrual care in Western Nepal), the Lobuche Porter House for Everest porters, Project Odyssey (rehabilitative trekking for UK Armed Forces veterans), and direct disaster relief responses to the Nepal earthquakes, Pakistan floods, Kathmandu floods, and the 2024 Khumbu Glacier Flood.

The foundation is not a technology business; its operational infrastructure comprises standard SaaS tools (PayPal, Zeffy, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Google Analytics). Its value proposition rests on the founder's global mountaineering profile, on-the-ground partnerships with local Nepalese NGOs (notably Bighnaharta Nepal), and proprietary programme assets such as the University of Southampton 'North Star' assessment tool for veteran beneficiaries.

Revenue is derived entirely from philanthropy: individual donations, recurring fundraising events (Great South Run, Dusk Till Dawn, Dare to Dive, Trash Trek, Trek & Reflect, Never-Rest Everest stair-climb), corporate sponsorships (Orbis, SIRM, Milbank LLP, TekStream Solutions, IN Network, Veterans Adventure Group, Third Circle Inc.), and bespoke campaigns (Big Mountain Clean Up Kilimanjaro, Learning Shelter, Project Shakti, Hat Trick Record). The customer base is global individual donors plus a small set of corporate sponsors, with no disclosed annual revenue.

Name

Nimsdai Foundation

Legal name

Nimsdai Foundation

Website

https://nimsdaifoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Nimsdai Foundation is a UK-registered charity (founded 2022) delivering educational, environmental, veteran-rehabilitation, and disaster-relief programmes for mountain communities in Nepal, Tanzania, and Pakistan, funded by individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and event-based fundraising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC), Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation
• Mountain community support
• Educational scholarships
• Disaster relief services
• Environmental conservation

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters globally, processed via PayPal and dedicated fundraising portals (Zeffy). Donors support specific campaigns (Porter House, Big Mountain Clean Up, Project Odyssey) or general foundation operations.
2. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated through participation fees for charity events (Great South Run registration fees of £15, Dare to Dive skydive events) and associated fundraising minimum targets. Participants pay to enter events and are expected to raise additional funds.
3. Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships: Corporate entities sponsor events, campaigns, or provide in-kind support. US fundraiser sponsors included Orbis, SIRM, Milbank LLP, TekStream Solutions, IN Network, Veterans Adventure Group, and Third Circle Inc. Corporate enquiries are managed through dedicated contact forms.
4. Legacy Giving & In-Kind Contributions: The foundation accepts legacy giving and in-kind contributions as noted in its donation page. These are managed through bespoke enquiry processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Nimsdai Foundation is a UK-registered charity that delivers programmes supporting mountain communities in Nepal and disaster-affected regions worldwide through four pillars: Education (scholarships, Himalayan Horizons, school programmes), Environment (Big Mountain Clean Up waste removal, Achelous renewable energy), Inspiring Others (Lobuche Porter House, Project Odyssey veteran rehabilitation), and Disaster Relief (earthquake and flood response). It funds these programmes through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and ticketed fundraising events such as the Great South Run, Dusk Till Dawn overnight hike, Dare to Dive skydive, and Trek & Reflect community walks.

Product overview

The Nimsdai Foundation is a charitable organization established in 2022 by mountaineer Nimsdai Purja, operating as a portfolio of humanitarian and environmental programmes rather than a commercial product. The Foundation's work spans four core pillars: Education (scholarships, Himalayan Horizons, Dana School Programme), Environment (Big Mountain Clean Up including Everest, K2, and Kilimanjaro initiatives, Achelous Energy Project), Inspiring Others (Project Horizon/Porter House, Project Odyssey veteran rehabilitation), and Disaster Relief (responses to Nepal earthquakes, Pakistan and Kathmandu floods, Khumbu glacier events). The Foundation also runs fundraising events including Great South Run, Trek & Reflect walks, Trash Trek community cleanups, Dare to Dive skydives, and Dusk Till Dawn overnight hikes. All initiatives support mountain communities and fragile ecosystems in Nepal and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educational Scholarships Year-on-year scholarships for Nepali children to attend quality schools, supporting students from disadvantaged communities to break free from cycles of poverty.
• Himalayan Horizons Joint educational initiative with Elite Exped providing extracurricular activities for Nepalese youth to learn mountaineering, guiding, and sustainability skills.
• Big Mountain Clean Up High-altitude waste removal initiative tackling rubbish on the world's highest peaks including Everest, Manaslu, and K2.
• Achelous Energy Project Grant-supported hydrokinetic renewable energy project providing 24/7 electricity and irrigation systems to off-grid communities in Western Nepal.
• Project Horizon (Lobuche Porter House) Fit-for-purpose accommodation facility for Everest porters at 5,030 meters altitude, providing shelter, welfare, and community spaces for up to 100 porters.
• Project Odyssey Rehabilitative trekking programme for military veterans facing physical or psychological challenges, using the restorative power of mountain environments.
• The Learning Shelter Renovation project for the Mahila Learning Shelter girls' hostel in Humla District, Nepal, providing safe educational accommodation for 20 girls aged 6-17.
• Project Shakti Menstrual justice initiative providing 400 care bags with reusable sanitary products, education, and empowerment programmes for girls and women in Western Nepal.
• Dana Regional School Programme Educational awards and grants programme for schools in Dana Region near Dhaulagiri, Nepal, recognizing academic excellence and supporting school transformation.
• Khumbu Glacier Flood 2024 Response Post-glacier flood rebuilding effort providing furniture and building materials for the Thame Learning Centre and community reconstruction.
• Kathmandu Flood 2024 Response Emergency water infrastructure project providing pipelines for plumbing, water distribution, and sanitation systems following devastating flooding.
• Nepal Earthquake 2023 Response Emergency aid response providing blankets, food parcels, water, and shelter kits to families affected by November 2023 earthquake.
• Pakistan Floods 2022 Response Flood relief effort funding and delivering food supplies to villages in Nagar Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan affected by glacial outburst and flooding.
• Big Mountain Clean Up 2026 - Kilimanjaro Environmental cleanup initiative targeting waste on Mount Kilimanjaro, employing local porters during off-season and raising £20,000 for restoration efforts.
• Great South Run Charity Place Charity places for the 10-mile AJ Bell Great South Run in Portsmouth, supporting mountain communities and environmental protection.
• Dusk Till Dawn 32-mile overnight charity hike around Poole Harbour, with over 250 participants completing 17.5 million collective steps.
• Dare to Dive Charity skydiving event in partnership with Skydive Nimsdai, offering freefall experiences from over 12,000 feet to raise funds.
• Trek & Reflect Guided community walks led by Foundation team members, promoting mental wellbeing, physical health, and social connection.
• Trash Trek Community litter-pick initiative applying high-altitude cleanup values to local environmental action, removing waste from parks, streets, and green spaces.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,624kg of high-altitude waste removed from Manaslu (500kg, 2021), Everest (632kg, 2022), and K2 (492kg, 2023)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and minor.

• US Fundraising Event Sponsors (Orbis, SIRM, Milbank LLP, TekStream Solutions, IN Network: The National Security Academy, Veterans Adventure Group, Third Circle Inc.)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 January 2026Seven US-based businesses and organisations sponsored the foundation's first US fundraising event in January 2026 (Georgetown Club, Washington D.C.). Their sponsorship supported the event's delivery and expanded the foundation's reach into the US market. These sponsors represent a cross-section of national security, legal, technology, and veteran-focused sectors.
• Elite ExpedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite Exped is the guiding company co-running the Himalayan Horizons programme with the Nimsdai Foundation and Xavier International School, providing expert mountaineering instruction and leadership for the extracurricular activities. Elite Exped is also partnered with the foundation for the Big Mountain Clean Up 2026 Kilimanjaro expedition, offering limited trekker spaces on the clean-up ascent.
• Bighnaharta Nepal (BigNaharta Nepal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBighnaharta Nepal is the foundation's primary in-country NGO partner in Nepal, managing project delivery for The Learning Shelter renovation (Humla District), Thame Village rebuilding (glacier flood relief), and Kathmandu Flood Appeal (pipeline infrastructure). The partnership ensures culturally appropriate, locally led implementation of all Nepal-based projects.
• Achelous EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAchelous Energy is an innovative renewable energy company delivering a hydrokinetic power project in Western Nepal. The Nimsdai Foundation provided a grant to support the installation of water pumps providing 24/7 renewable electricity to over 100 households and two schools, along with irrigation systems for agricultural development.
• University of SouthamptonsupportingTechnology or IntegrationThe foundation partnered with Southampton University students to develop the 'North Star' assessment tool for Project Odyssey. This instrument establishes baseline physical and emotional wellbeing data for veteran participants, enabling quantitative measurement of the programme's impact and providing participants with personalised action plans.
• Skydive NimsdaisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkydive Nimsdai partners with the foundation annually to deliver the 'Dare to Dive' charity skydiving event, providing the operational infrastructure for participants to freefall from over 12,000 ft. This is an annual event generating fundraising from thrill-seeking supporters.
• Litterfree DorsetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLitterfree Dorset collaborated with the foundation for its first Trash Trek community litter pick event, arranging waste collection with Dorset Council Waste Services. The partnership enables the foundation to run community clean-up events with proper waste disposal logistics.
• Dorset Council Waste ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDorset Council Waste Services handled waste collection logistics for the first Trash Trek community litter pick in Bournemouth, working in partnership with Litterfree Dorset to ensure proper disposal of the 175kg+ of collected waste.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Broad incumbents

• WWF: Global conservation organisation with active mountain ecosystem programmes (including WWF Nepal). Overlaps with the foundation's Environment pillar but operates at vastly greater scale and as part of a broad species/habitat portfolio rather than focused mountain clean-up.
• Help for Heroes: Larger UK charity providing comprehensive support to wounded UK Armed Forces personnel. Overlaps with Project Odyssey's beneficiary base but operates a much wider portfolio of services (welfare, recovery, employment) rather than expedition-led rehabilitation.

Direct peers

• Walking with the Wounded: UK charity using expeditions and outdoor challenges to support the recovery and reintegration of military veterans. Directly comparable to Project Odyssey in combining physical mountaineering challenges with veteran mental/physical rehabilitation.
• The Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation: Memorial foundation of mountaineer Alex Lowe supporting the climbing community and mountain-related causes. Directly analogous as a mountaineer-led charity translating climber credibility into charitable impact for the mountain ecosystem.
• Mountain Wilderness: International NGO focused on preserving mountain environments through waste removal, sustainable tourism advocacy, and conservation. Closest direct parallel to the Big Mountain Clean Up programme across European peaks.
• The Himalayan Trust: Sir Edmund Hillary's legacy charity supporting education, health, and the environment in the Everest/Khumbu region of Nepal. The most direct comparable in mission, geographic focus, and four-pillar approach (education, environment, community, conservation), with a much longer operating history since 1960.
• The Mountain Fund: US-registered non-profit supporting education, health, and cultural preservation in mountain communities worldwide, with active Nepal programmes. Comparable four-pillar (education, health, environment, community) framing and direct service delivery model.
• Khumbu Climbing Center (NOLS): Operated by NOLS, the Khumbu Climbing Center in Nepal provides mountaineering instruction and guide training to Sherpa youth. Directly comparable to the Himalayan Horizons programme in mission and target population.
• Eco Himal: Austrian NGO dedicated to sustainable development in the Himalayan region, with programmes spanning education, renewable energy, environment, and disaster relief in remote Nepalese mountain communities. Highly comparable structure and beneficiary base to the Nimsdai Foundation.
• ShelterBox: UK-registered international disaster relief charity providing emergency shelter and essential supplies to families displaced by disasters. Direct parallel to the foundation's disaster response work in Nepal and Pakistan, with comparable rapid-response capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/NimsPurja
• Instagraminstagram.com/nimsdai

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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