 He was a patron, trustee and president of many charitable and other institutions in Karachi.Kothari demolished his house on Clifton Hill in 1907, and at that site he built a magnificent pavilion, parade and pier, which he bequeathed to the people of Karachi to enjoy.Inspired by this generosity, "Kavasji Hormusji Katrak" built and gave to the people of Karachi the grand bandstand which looms over the cliff.