INSTITUTIONAL STEWARDSHIP

Fakir Khana Trust

Supporting the preservation, governance, documentation, and public benefit of Fakir Khana Museum and its associated heritage.
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Stewardship with Purpose

Fakir Khana Trust is the institutional platform that supports the preservation, governance, documentation, and public-benefit objectives of the Fakir Khana Museum. It helps safeguard the collection, historic premises, family archives, and cultural knowledge through professional, transparent, and sustainable stewardship.
Preservation
Governance
Documentation
Public Benefit

OUR MANDATE

Purpose of the Trust

Preserve & Conserve

Museum building. Collections and archives.

Document the Collection

Inventories, catalogues and provenance records.

Enable Public Access

Research, education, and responsible engagement.

Advance Digitisation

E-museum and digital heritage initiatives.

Build Partnerships

Cultural, academic, and conservation institutions.

Mobllise Resources

Funding, sponsorship and technical expertise.

Strengthen Governance

Clear policies, controls and accountability.

Protect Continuity

Identity, reputation, intellectual property und legacy.

OUR WE GOVERN

Governance Principles

Heritage stewardship requires both accountability and commitment.

Collective Stewardship

Trustees act in the best interests of the Trust and its core objectives.

Documented Decisions & Financial Controls

Major decisions and financial controls are documented and reviewable.

Clear Governance and Management Roles

Defined roles and responslolities promote clarity and effectiveness.

Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure

Trustees disclose conflicts and recuse themselves where appropriate.

Professional Conservation Standards

Conservation work follows professional and ethical standards.

Regular Reporting on Funding and Risk

Funding and key risks are reviewed and reported regularly.

Succession and Future-Generation Participation

Future generations participate to strengthen continuity and knowledge.

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