In 2015, EFT in collaboration with NED University Heritage Cell initiated the World Monuments Fund Shikarpur Heritage Watch Day. After a survey of old abandoned buildings in the historic centre, the Deputy Commissioner offered the abandoned Headmaster’s residence of High School No. 1, for conservation and the establishment of a Heritage Watch Centre, along with a local office for EFT.
This building is reported to have been constructed in 1865 as the Headmaster’s residence. Mirza Kalich Beg, whose brother was the Headmaster, is also believed to have stayed here. Unfortunately, despite being protected under the Heritage Act, it was found in a state of complete disrepair and required urgent conservation.

In March 2017, the Deputy Commissioner and the Headmaster of the school handed over possession of the building to EFT, and the Education Department approved plans for future management of the premises.
The building was restored, and work was completed in December 2019.