RESQ Charitable Trust

What RESQ Charitable Trust does

RESQ Charitable Trust is a not-for-profit NGO headquartered in Pune, India, founded in 2007 by Neha Panchamiya. The organization provides 24/7 wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and community education services, operating across Maharashtra through helplines in Pune, Baramati, Roha, and Nashik. Since inception, RESQ has assisted over 230 species, handling 1,783 animal rescues/releases in 2023 alone, reuniting 252 wild cubs with their mothers, and rehabilitating 468 turtles.

The operational infrastructure includes a dedicated veterinary hospital, ambulances for animal transport, thermal drones for search and locate missions, and an 85+ member specialized team. The organization partners with the Maharashtra Forest Department, ATREE, and Wildlife Trust of India, and receives corporate CSR support from Fujitsu, Bosch, Kirloskar, Persistent, Tata Autocomp, Pidilite, and NASSCOM Foundation. RESQ has been nominated for the Golden Star Award by Worldwide Vets.

RESQ's revenue model is donation-based, supplemented by corporate CSR grants. It operates a US 501(C)3 certified entity enabling international tax-deductible contributions. The business has no disclosed revenue figures and is funded through a mix of institutional CSR, individual giving, and likely government-linked program support.

Name

RESQ Charitable Trust

Legal name

RESQ Charitable Trust

Website

https://resqct.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

RESQ Charitable Trust is a Pune-based not-for-profit NGO, founded in 2007, that provides 24/7 wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and community education across Maharashtra, operating multi-district helplines, a veterinary hospital, and supported by corporate CSR and individual donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rescue, Transport & Emergency Animal Response (BPAGAIAB), Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), One Health & Zoonotic Disease Partnerships (Human–Animal–Environment) (HLAJAOAJ), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Wildlife rescue services
• Animal rehabilitation
• Veterinary hospital services
• Community animal welfare
• Human-wildlife coexistence

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: Primary revenue stream from individual donations (one-time and recurring), monthly supporter programs, wildlife sponsorship programs, and animal adoption programs. Donors can contribute via PayU, PayPal, NEFT/IMPS, cheque, or cash/card swipe at the centre.
2. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Partnerships: Companies and businesses contribute through CSR initiatives, in-kind donations, and expert services offered free of charge. A 'Friends of RESQ' program enables companies and organisations to associate with the trust.
3. Pet Clinic Services: A Pet Clinic provides treatment to private (non-stray) animals at nominal rates, generating revenue alongside the core charitable mission.
4. In-Kind Donations and Wishlist: Accepts in-kind donations via drop-off points and an Amazon wishlist. Donation pickup service across Pune city.
5. Volunteer and Fundraising Programs: Supports external fundraisers who raise funds for RESQ. Individuals and groups can initiate their own fundraising campaigns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RESQ Charitable Trust operates a 24/7 wildlife and domestic animal rescue, rehabilitation, and veterinary care operation from its Centre in Pune, India. The organization provides emergency helplines, species-specific animal ambulances, a veterinary hospital with ICU capacity, a Transit Treatment Centre (TTC), and OneHealth disease surveillance to reintroduce rescued animals to natural habitats while mitigating human-wildlife conflict across Maharashtra.

Product overview

RESQ Charitable Trust operates as a not-for-profit animal welfare organization offering a portfolio of interconnected services centered on wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, community outreach, and OneHealth initiatives. The core service is Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, providing 24-hour emergency response for injured, sick, orphan, and trafficked wildlife through dedicated helplines and ambulance services. Supporting this are Community Outreach Programs (school education and awareness initiatives) and OneHealth Initiatives (zoonotic disease control and research collaboration). The organization also operates a Pet Clinic for private animals, manages wildlife sponsorship and adoption programs, runs a volunteer and internship program, and provides guided centre visits for public education. Monthly RESQ Newsletters document organizational activities and outcomes. All services operate from the RESQ Centre in Pune, India, with regional helplines covering Pune, Baramati, Roha, and Nashik.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 1783 animals rescued and released in 2023
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ATREE (Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2017RESQ collaborates with ATREE on the RESQ-ATREE Rabies Project to work toward a rabies-free tomorrow. Activities include population census of free-ranging dogs in Pune City, vaccine efficacy studies, rabies testing, and development of tools and technology for accurate population estimation studies.
• Maharashtra Forest DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental partnership for wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release operations. Collaborates on leopard rescue missions, tiger tracking, turtle rehabilitation (468 turtles), bison/gaur translocation, and human-wildlife conflict management across Maharashtra.
• Help Animals IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with RESQ during the Kerala flood relief operation in August 2018. Provided support for animal rescue efforts and resources during the large-scale flood rescue mission.
• Wildlife Trust of India (WTI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with RESQ during the Kerala flood rescue mission in August 2018. Provided walkie-talkies for team coordination, sponsored boat travel, and assisted with wildlife rescue operations.
• Fujitsu Consulting India Pvt. Ltd.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter contributing to RESQ's cause through CSR initiatives, in-kind donations and expert services. Listed among institutional and corporate supporters on RESQ's website.
• Bosch Global Software Technologies Pvt LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter contributing through CSR initiatives, in-kind donations and expert services. Listed among institutional and corporate supporters.
• Kirloskar SLK FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate social responsibility partner supporting RESQ's animal welfare initiatives. Listed among institutional and corporate supporters.
• Persistent FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR partner providing support through in-kind donations and expert services. Listed among institutional and corporate supporters.
• Tata Autocomp Systems LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter contributing through CSR initiatives and expert services. Listed among institutional and corporate supporters.
• PidiliteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter contributing through CSR initiatives, in-kind donations. Listed among institutional and corporate supporters.
• NASSCOM FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR partner supporting RESQ's initiatives. Listed among institutional and corporate supporters.
• Asia WildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organisation listed among governmental partnerships and NGO partners on RESQ's website.
• ROSS UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic/research partner listed among governmental partnerships and NGO partners. Potential collaboration on wildlife research and education.
• IMIB Biodiversity Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner listed among governmental partnerships and NGO partners. Potential data collaboration for wildlife conservation studies.
• GBICminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed among governmental partnerships and NGO partners on RESQ's website.
• Eco DaundminorOthersLocal environmental NGO partner listed among partnerships and NGO allies.
• Universal Animal Welfare SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal welfare NGO partner listed among governmental partnerships and NGO allies.
• Eco EchominorOthersEnvironmental NGO partner listed among governmental partnerships and NGO allies.
• Wildlife Training and Research CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed among governmental partnerships and NGO partners. Potential training and research collaboration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• People for Animals (PFA): India's largest animal welfare NGO network with hospitals, shelters, and rescue helplines across multiple cities. Comparable to RESQ in animal rescue, veterinary care, and community education, with a larger geographic footprint and affiliated veterinary clinics.
• Wildlife SOS: India-based wildlife rescue and conservation NGO operating sanctuaries and 24/7 rescue helplines. Directly comparable to RESQ in mission (wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, anti-trafficking), target species (leopards, bears, snakes), and government partnership model.
• Four Paws International: Global animal welfare organisation with active wildlife rescue and sanctuary operations in India (e.g., bear rescue). Comparable to RESQ in species-agnostic emergency wildlife rescue and government/NGO coalition work, though at international scale.
• Wildlife Trust of India (WTI): National wildlife conservation NGO with a rapid response unit for wildlife crime and human-wildlife conflict. Comparable to RESQ through disaster response (Kerala floods) and government co-delivery of wildlife cases, with broader national footprint.
• Blue Cross of India: One of India's oldest animal welfare charities operating a multi-specialty veterinary hospital, shelter, and ambulance service in Chennai. Comparable to RESQ in offering integrated rescue, veterinary, and adoption services from a single facility.
• Tree of Life for Animals (TOLFA): India-based animal welfare charity running a hospital, rescue, and sanctuary in Rajasthan. Comparable to RESQ in species-agnostic rescue, veterinary care for street and wild animals, and overseas donor (UK) fundraising structure.

Broad incumbents

• International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW): Global animal welfare and wildlife conservation NGO. Comparable to RESQ in disaster response (Kerala floods) and wildlife rescue policy advocacy, but operating at international scale with a much broader programmatic portfolio.
• World Wildlife Fund India (WWF-India): Large Indian conservation NGO with national species and habitat programs. Comparable to RESQ in wildlife and human-wildlife conflict work, but focused upstream on policy, research, and landscape conservation rather than frontline rescue.

Others

• ATREE (Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment): India-based conservation research and action NGO that is already a named RESQ partner on the RESQ-ATREE Rabies Project. Comparable in OneHealth, rabies, and free-ranging dog population research, but operating primarily as a research institution rather than rescue operator.

Regional players

• SPCA Pune (Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): Pune-based animal welfare society offering shelter, ambulance, and veterinary services. Direct regional peer to RESQ in community animal rescue, stray dog management, and low-cost veterinary care in the same city.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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