Erach and Roshan were special and extraordinary people. They loved life and whatever they turned their minds to, they did it with determination and purpose.

They met when Roshan was in her early twenties combining working in John Lewis stores as a sales assistant while studying for a degree in social sciences. It was a whirlwind romance but a love that lasted a lifetime.

Shortly after their marriage they went off to live in Afghanistan. Roshan become a teacher in an international school in Kabul and Erach flew Dakota’s, “old tin buckets”, over some of the most dangerous terrains in the world. They both took everything in their stride and had a true pioneering spirit.

After a few years Roshan and Erach returned to England. Roshan became a social worker for a number of years and Erach started 'Housemasters', a company that imported luggage, travel goods and household items.

Erach Sadri

Roshan Sadri

Roshan joined him three years later and the business was a great success thanks to their hard work, determination and their personalities. They also managed properties and made many personal sacrifices to succeed.

Erach died suddenly of heart attack in 1990 and Roshan carried on the business until she decided to sell in 1997. She turned her efforts to working for a number of charities and took an active interest in politics.

In recent years, she was particularly active with the Star and Garter Home and the British Forces Foundation.

Roshan worked tirelessly for these charities and raised and contributed large sums to these and many other causes.

Her determination and business acumen was just one side of her ability and personality. To many she was a mother figure, a counsellor and a friend.

Roshan always had time to listen and provide help or assistance. She never forgot her friends and those who got to know her will never forget her.

HISTORY OF ERSF

The Erach and Roshan Sadri Foundation was founded in August 2005, a year on from the untimely death of Roshan Sadri, in order that the executors of her will are able to fulfill her request to use her legacy for charitable purposes. The fund at its peak is expected to be worth approximately £6.5 million.

The objects of the Charity are for exclusively general charitable purposes according to English law anywhere in the world and in particular by: providing financial assistance for education and welfare purposes; relieving poverty by alleviating homelessness; and assisting members of the Zoroastrian religious faith. Its areas of operation focus mainly on India and the UK.

TRUSTEES

The Trustees are Margaret Lynch, Shabbir Merali, Darius Sarosh, Jehangir Sarosh and Donald Wratten.

ADMINISTRATOR

Mark Cann BA (Hons)

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