Yes. Apna Sansaar Charitable Trust is registered under Section 80G and 12A of the Income Tax Act. You'll receive a receipt by email within 24 hours of donating, which you can use while filing your taxes.
92% of every donation goes directly to program costs — meals, medicines, learning materials and repairs. The remaining 8% covers essential operations like staff salaries, transport and audits, all of which are disclosed in our annual report.
Yes — on the donate page you can direct your contribution to a specific program (education, healthcare, nutrition or shelter), or give to our General Fund so we can allocate it where the need is greatest.
No prior experience is required for most roles. We run a short orientation for every new volunteer, and roles like teaching or healthcare support come with basic training before you start.
Yes, we regularly partner with companies on CSR mandates under Section 135 of the Companies Act. We handle documentation, on-ground execution and impact reporting — reach out via the contact page to start a conversation.
Send us a request through the contact form or email us directly, and we'll share our latest audited financials and registration documents. We believe in complete transparency with our supporters.
Yes, we accept clothing, books, medical supplies and non-perishable food items in good condition. Contact us to arrange a drop-off or, for larger contributions, a pickup from your location within Bengaluru.
Our core programs currently run across 86 villages and wards in and around Bengaluru. We occasionally run emergency response efforts in neighbouring districts during crises like floods.
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