Transparency
Everything, in the open.
This page is the record. Money in, money out, the documents that make us legal, and the people responsible. Ask us for anything you do not see.
The ledger
Where every gift goes.
100%of every public gift goes to projects
3causes: education, water and skills
6trades taught until they pay
5rules we answer to in public
Every project is published with its budget, its start and its end.
Documents
What makes a charity legal in India.
Ask for any of these through the contact page and we will send you the file. Do not take any claim about registration or tax benefit on trust, from us or from anyone, without seeing the certificate.
| Document | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Certificate of registration | Shows that the foundation legally exists and in what form. |
| Tax exemption, 12A | Registration of the foundation as a charity for income tax. |
| Donor tax deduction, 80G | Lets donors in India deduct gifts. Until this is shown, gifts are not deductible. |
| Foreign contributions, FCRA | Needed before any gift from outside India can be accepted. |
| NGO Darpan identity | The government directory number for voluntary organisations. |
| CSR registration, CSR-1 | Needed before companies can fund projects from their CSR budgets. |
| Trustees or directors | Names of the people legally responsible. |
| Annual accounts and audit report | Published each year after audit. |
What this means for you today
Plainly.
- Gifts are arranged directly with the trustees. There is no card form on this site.
- Ask for the tax certificate that applies to your gift before you give.
- If you are giving from outside India, write to us first so we can tell you the right route.
- You can also join, volunteer, teach, or tell us about a school or village.