Aastha Charitable Trust

What Aastha Charitable Trust does

Aastha Charitable Trust for the Welfare of the Mentally Challenged is a registered non-profit organization founded in 2005 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The trust operates two principal facilities: Anand Dham, a residential care home for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) situated on an 8-acre purpose-built green campus at Village Adroda, Bavla; and the Aastha Vocational Rehabilitation Centre at Changodar, which provides sheltered workshop training producing marketable goods such as candles, paper bags, envelopes, doormats, bead necklaces, rakhi, and assembly work. A related society, the Society for Welfare of the Mentally Retarded (SWMR), established in 1968, supports the trust through a 700+ member parent and well-wisher network that drives referrals and community engagement.

The organization serves two primary segments: persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities requiring lifetime residential care, and the families and guardians of those individuals seeking dignified long-term care and vocational rehabilitation. Care services include 24/7 residential support, medical care (nursing, physiotherapy, speech therapy), independent living skills training, recreational programming, and vocational training with stipends. The Clubhouse and guest room model allows prospective families to experience the campus before committing to admission.

The trust's revenue model is multi-stream and donation-centric. Primary inflows come from individual and corporate donations under the Food Donation Scheme (tiered from Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 2,01,000), life-time fixed deposit donations (Rs. 35,000 to Rs. 1,25,000), general building and resident welfare funds, and CSR contributions enabled by its Ministry of Corporate Affairs registration (CSR00002020). Secondary inflows include government grants under the National Trust Act 1999, RPwD Act 2016, and NITI Aayog NGO Darpan, plus modest revenue from direct-order sales of vocational products. The go-to-market is community-led, relying on SWMR parent referrals, word-of-mouth, media coverage, and direct family visits. The organization holds no patents or proprietary technology assets and operates with a small staff of 11-50, including trustees, a General Manager, special educators, nurses, caregivers, and support personnel.

Name

Aastha Charitable Trust

Legal name

Aastha Charitable Trust for the Welfare of the Mentally Challenged

Website

https://ananddham.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aastha Charitable Trust is a Gujarat-based non-profit operating Anand Dham, a residential care home, and a vocational rehabilitation centre for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It serves IDD individuals and their families through lifetime care, sheltered workshop training, and community-based donor support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization receives donations from individuals and corporations under its CSR initiatives. Donation schemes include Food Donation Scheme with various tier options (patron level at Rs. 2,01,000 for specific day donations, one-time life-time fixed deposit options ranging from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1,25,000, and daily/one-time options from Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 31,000). Registered with Ministry of Corporate Affairs for CSR activities.
2. Sale of Vocational Products: Revenue generated from sale of products manufactured by intellectually disabled residents during vocational training including candles, paper bags, cloth/paper envelopes, doormats, bead necklaces, rakhi, paper roll cutting, thermocol sheet cutting, valve assembly, and ball pen assembly. Products are sold through direct orders placed via the website.
3. Government Grants and Registrations: The trust receives support through various government schemes as a registered organization under National Trust Act 1999, RPwD Act 2016, and NITI Aayog NGO Darpan. Registered with Ministry of Corporate Affairs for CSR activities (CSR00002020).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aastha Charitable Trust provides lifetime residential care, assisted living, therapeutic services, and sheltered vocational training for adults with intellectual disabilities through its Anand Dham campus (Bavla, Ahmedabad) and Aastha Vocational Rehabilitation Centre (Changodar, Ahmedabad). It also manufactures and sells handmade vocational products (candles, paper bags, envelopes, doormats, bead jewelry) made by residents, and runs parent advocacy and awareness programs through the Society for Welfare of the Mentally Retarded.

Product overview

Aastha Charitable Trust operates Anand Dham as its primary residential care facility for adults with intellectual disabilities, offering assisted living with comprehensive facilities on an 8-acre green campus. Alongside this, the Aastha Vocational Rehabilitation Centre provides sheltered workshop vocational training in various crafts and assembly work. The Society for Welfare of the Mentally Retarded (SWMR), established in 1968, supports families through advocacy and community activities. The organization produces and sells handmade products including candles, envelopes, bead necklaces, doormats, and paper products, which are sold to generate income and vocational opportunities for residents.

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Products and services

• Anand Dham Residential Care Facility Lifetime residential care home for adults with intellectual disabilities on an 8-acre green campus with cottages, residential blocks, 24/7 nursing, physiotherapy, speech therapy, special education, recreational programming, and assisted living services focused on dignity and independence.
• Aastha Vocational Rehabilitation Centre Sheltered workshop providing vocational training modules in paper bag making, envelope making, candle making, jewelry making, rakhi making, embroidery, paper roll cutting, thermocol sheet cutting, valve assembly, and ball pen assembly, with stipends paid to trainees for their work.
• Handmade Vocational Products Handcrafted products manufactured by residents with intellectual disabilities during vocational training, including candles, paper and cloth envelopes, bead necklaces, doormats, rakhi, paper roll cutting, thermocol sheet cutting, valve assembly, and ball pen assembly. Available for direct order through the website order form to support vocational training.
• Society for Welfare of the Mentally Retarded (SWMR) Parent Advocacy Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 members in parent organization SWMR committed to welfare of persons with IDD
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• District Collector of Ahmedabad and Social Defense OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2022District Collector of Ahmedabad and Social Defense Office supported Aadhaar card enrollment camp organized at Anand Dham campus on June 8, 2022. Officers from both departments came to campus to complete registration for inmates who needed this important document to access government benefits.
• Blind Peoples AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2021Blind Peoples Association provided two-day caregiver training at Anand Dham on December 29, 2021. On the first day, Shri Nandini Raval and Shri Vimal Thawani shared knowledge about intellectual disability and its causes. The second day focused on practical training about brushing, bathing, toileting, and other Activities of Daily Living (ADL). The association also helped organize cataract surgery camp for Anand Dham residents at Porech Eye Hospital.
• Porech Eye HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2021Porech Eye Hospital in Ahmedabad conducted cataract surgery for Anand Dham residents. Multiple batches of residents underwent successful intraocular lens cataract surgery at the hospital, with post-operative care provided by Anand Dham's paramedical staff.
• Nanodara PHC CentreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 April 2021Staff from Nanodara PHC Centre (Ms. Minaz and Mr. Sandip) assisted with COVID-19 vaccination drives at Anand Dham campus, providing vaccination services for beneficiaries aged 45 years and above as well as staff members.
• Vishalwin FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 January 2021Vishalwin Foundation at Ahmedabad Management Association awarded Mukeshbhai Goswami, a caretaker at Anand Dham, for his best valuable service as a Caretaker to Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.
• Adroda PHC (Primary Health Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 August 2020Adroda Primary Health Centre helped organize COVID-19 testing camp for Anand Dham residents and staff, and supported vaccination drives including the fifth round of COVID-19 vaccination.
• HAPACOOPminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2020HAPACOOP (Handmade Paper Co-operative) assisted in beautification and binding of handmade paper sketchbooks and notebooks produced by Anand Dham residents during vocational training. They helped match business-level standards for the products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled: Indian non-profit providing rehabilitation, education, and livelihood programs for persons with disabilities including intellectual disabilities. Comparable in combining residential support with vocational training and donation-based funding.
• Sarthak Educational Trust: Indian non-profit working on empowerment and livelihood of persons with disabilities including intellectual disabilities. Comparable in combining residential/care services with vocational training and CSR-driven funding.
• Chetana Charitable Trust: Indian non-profit delivering education, rehabilitation, and vocational training for persons with intellectual disabilities in Gujarat and beyond. Comparable in regional scale, mission, and operating model.
• Amar Seva Sangam: India-based non-profit running a comprehensive rehabilitation and residential program for persons with disabilities including spinal injury and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable residential-care-plus-vocational model with similar donation-driven funding.
• Asha Niketan (L'Arche India): Network of residential communities in India providing lifetime care for adults with intellectual disabilities, operated under the L'Arche model. Directly comparable in mission, residential structure, and family-centered community model.

Broad incumbents

• The National Trust (Government of India): Statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice that supports organizations serving persons with autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, and multiple disabilities. A regulator/funder that shapes Aastha's operating environment.
• Sense International India: Indian non-profit supporting persons with deafblindness and multiple disabilities including intellectual disabilities. Comparable as a disability-focused non-profit operating at national scale with CSR-eligible funding.
• NIEPID (National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities): Government of India autonomous body offering rehabilitation, education, and residential programs for persons with intellectual disabilities. A broader incumbent serving the same beneficiary population at national scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AasthaCharitableTrustAnanddham
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ananddham

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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