Indian community members gathered together in a bright outdoor setting, diverse group of people in rural India
Who We Are

Our Story, Mission & Values

A veteran-inspired social impact organization built on discipline, accountability, and genuine care for community transformation.

Our Foundation

Why We Started

The story of how one honest conversation between a child and a trustee became the seed of a movement.

Brisk Olive Trust was created to bridge the gap between corporate intent and real community transformation. We saw that the most sincere CSR commitments often failed to reach those who needed them most — not for lack of resources, but for lack of trusted, capable execution on the ground.

Our founders — rooted in military discipline, entrepreneurial integrity, and deep community empathy — came together to build an organization that delivers on its promises. Every initiative we undertake is designed to create accountability, transparency, and lasting change. Nation-building is not a slogan. For us, it is a way of life.

"From a single conversation between a child and a trustee at a Mothers' Day event in Jewar, a lasting commitment emerged — to serve with empathy, consistency, and purpose."

— Archana Prem, Trustee

The Origin Moment

Brisk Olive Trust began at a Mothers' Day community event in Jewar, when a young girl approached Trustee Archana Prem and requested tuition classes for children in her community. The girl also shared concerns about her mother's eye health.

That single moment revealed interconnected challenges — education, healthcare, and dignity go hand in hand. One teacher, one small room, and one compassionate response became the foundation of a larger movement.

2024

Formally Registered

29

Projects Done

3+

Years of Service

Our Purpose

Mission, Vision & Values

The principles that guide every decision, every project, and every community interaction we undertake.

Mission

₹50 crore in measurable CSR and community development initiatives, benefiting over 1 lakh+ people by 2030 — leveraging our network of veterans, professionals, and grassroots partners to create lasting social value.

Vision

To positively impact the lives of over 1 lakh+ people across India through sustainable and inclusive community development by 2030 — becoming India's most trusted CSR execution organization.

Values — CHQR

Country-Community-Customer · Honesty · Quality · Reliability. These are not aspirations — they are the operating principles behind every project, every report, and every community interaction we undertake.

Journey

Our Timeline

From a single conversation in Jewar to a formally registered trust delivering 29 projects across India.

2010–11

Community Roots

Archana Prem begins community association with Sandeshan Foundation, laying the foundation for grassroots development work in Jewar and nearby areas.

2021

Paathshala Begins

Following the Mothers' Day origin moment in Jewar, the first tuition classes are started for children. One teacher, one room — the seed of Paathshala is planted.

2023

First Health Camps

Eye camps and general physician camps begin in Jewar, directly addressing the healthcare concerns that emerged from the original community conversation.

2024

Brisk Olive Trust Registered

Formally registered as a public charitable trust in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Trustees: Col. Sunil Prem (Retd.), Archana Prem, Col. Amit Mathur (Retd.).

2024

NIAL Partnership

Awarded prestigious CSR partnership with Noida International Airport (NIAL). Multiple large-scale projects launched across education, healthcare, skills, and sustainability.

2024

29 Projects Delivered

29 CSR projects completed as per schedule. Total value: ₹1,38,03,045. Partners: NIAL, Healthcare Partner, The Silk Route Firm, NTTF, Ambuja Cement Foundation.

The Team

Leadership & Team

Veteran discipline meets entrepreneurial vision — guided by integrity, accountability, and a deep commitment to community.

Colonel Sunil Prem (Retd.) - Founder & Trustee

Colonel Sunil Prem (Retd.)

Founder & Trustee

Winner of the President's Gold Medal at the Indian Military Academy. B.Tech and M.Tech from IIT Kanpur. Commanded an Engineer Regiment, served in the United Nations, and was Operations Officer of an Indian Strike Formation. Co-founder of Navyug Infosolutions and Arnima Ventures LLP. Author of 3 books.

IIT Kanpur AlumniUN VeteranPresident's Gold Medal
Archana Prem - Director & Trustee

Archana Prem

Director & Trustee

Holds B.Com and B.Ed. Associated with Sandeshan Foundation since 2010–11. Founded Mama's Cakery. Philanthropist and community development advocate. Instrumental in founding Paathshala and driving ground-level community welfare initiatives across Jewar and surrounding communities.

Community DevelopmentEducation AdvocatePaathshala Founder
Col. Amit Mathur (Retd.) - CEO & Trustee

Col. Amit Mathur (Retd.)

CEO & Trustee

B.Tech (Electrical Engineering), IIM Ahmedabad alumnus. Certified in Lean Management, Project Management, and Corporate Law. Delivered strategic projects for DRDO. Served in UN Mission in Africa. Recipient of 4 Commendation Cards. Former CEO of Power Bank, AVP at Rolta.

IIM AhmedabadUN Mission Africa4 Commendation Cards

Core Team

Ritika Srivastava

Business Operations & Program Strategy

"Driving growth through thoughtful strategy and effective program management."

Vipul Pandey

Project Coordination

"Turning plans into action through dedicated coordination and community engagement."

Shlok Singh

Operations & Research Support

"Supporting impactful initiatives through research, coordination, and execution."

Our Reach

Presence Across India

Brisk Olive Trust operates through a network of 40,000+ trained ex-servicemen — disciplined, trusted, and present across every corner of India.

40,000+

Trained Ex-Soldiers

Across all states and union territories

700+

Districts Covered

Verified presence across India's districts

6 Million+

Veterans & Families

Ex-soldiers and spouses of serving soldiers supported

Why Ex-Servicemen?

Trained ex-soldiers bring military discipline, community trust, and last-mile execution capability to every project. They are the backbone of Brisk Olive Trust's ground-level reach — ensuring every CSR initiative is delivered with accountability, precision, and genuine care for the communities they serve.