Sparsha Trust

What Sparsha Trust does

Sparsha Trust is a Bengaluru-based registered charitable trust founded in 2005 by social-work graduates led by Managing Trustee Gopinath R. The organization delivers a multi-vertical social welfare portfolio concentrated in Karnataka, organized around six core intervention areas: child protection and development (two flagship residential campuses — Makkala Dhama for girls with capacity 450, currently housing ~300, in Devanahalli, and Nisarga Grama for boys housing 200+ in Hesarghatta); early childhood care for children of migrant construction laborers (Kids Kingdom, 48 centers by 2023–24); education support for waste-picking communities (Saamuhika Shakti, a 10-organization consortium funded by H&M Foundation); creative transformation of government schools across Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagara, and Kolar; senior and homeless care (Sparsha Namma Mane, ~120 capacity); and after-care coaching for young women leaving institutional care (Yuvika). Supplementary programs include vocational training for underprivileged youth (MAST for Youth, 2,500+ trained, 70% placement), women's street-vendor empowerment (Women Lead, 300 women), maternal and infant health (Avani), and Toyota Kirloskar Motor-funded school programs (ABCD hygiene project in 100 Raichur schools; Toyota Safety Education Program in 44 Bengaluru schools, co-implemented with KPMG).

The revenue model is purely philanthropic — no fees are charged to beneficiaries — and operates through three streams: individual donations processed via Razorpay (eligible for 50% tax exemption under Section 80G), corporate CSR partnerships anchored by Toyota Kirloskar Motor, H&M Foundation, and United Way Bangalore, and government grants under partnerships with Childline India Foundation (helpline 1098 nodal role since 2015), BBMP (Operation Rakshana), Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, and the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The organization is FCRA-compliant, operates 15 active projects across 6 districts of Karnataka plus nascent activities in Mumbai and Delhi, and is governed by a 9-member board chaired by Dr. D.S. Krishna with corporate-grade volunteer expertise (e.g., a Chartered Accountant serving as CFO of Terex India, a former Bangalore University Syndicate Member, and senior HR leaders from ABB, Molex, and East-West Seed). Since 2009 the trust reports 2,500+ children rescued and rehabilitated and has received recognition from the Government of Karnataka, the Art of Living Foundation, Rotary India, and others.

Name

Sparsha Trust

Legal name

Sparsha Trust

Website

https://sparsha.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Sparsha Trust is a Bengaluru-based charitable trust operating residential and community programs for vulnerable children, youth, women, and the homeless across Karnataka, funded by individual donations, corporate CSR, and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Welfare and Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Child protection services
• Residential care programs
• Women empowerment initiatives
• Youth skill training
• Community development programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute through the organization's website using Razorpay payment gateway. Donations are eligible for 50% tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act (India). Monthly recurring donor program available for stable funding.
2. Corporate CSR Partnerships: Corporate partnerships with companies like Toyota Kirloskar Motor, H&M Foundation, United Way Bangalore, and others provide funding for specific programs and projects.
3. Government Grants and Collaborations: Partnerships with government bodies including Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, BBMP, Childline India Foundation, and others for program implementation funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sparsha Trust is a registered charitable organization that delivers residential care, education, healthcare, and rehabilitation services to vulnerable populations including children in need of care and protection, migrant laborers' children, waste-picker community families, homeless individuals, and youth from low-income backgrounds. Operating 15 projects across 6 districts of Karnataka, the trust runs flagship residential centers (Makkala Dhama for girls, Nisarga Grama for boys), early learning centers, community development initiatives, and youth skill training programs. Services are provided at no cost to beneficiaries and funded through individual donations, corporate CSR partnerships, and government grants.

Product overview

Sparsha Trust operates a diverse portfolio of social welfare programs organized into six core intervention areas: Child Protection and Development (Makkala Dhama and Nisarga Grama residential centers), Construction Sites to Classrooms (Kids Kingdom early learning centers), Waste Picking to Learning (Saamuhika Shakti initiative), Creative Campus (Transforming Government Schools), After Care (Yuvika program), and Nurturing Seniors/Embracing the Homeless (Sparsha Namma Mane). Additional programs include youth skill development (MAST for Youth), women's empowerment (Women Lead), maternal health (Avani), COVID relief (We Care For You), and road safety education (Toyota Safety Education Program). The organization also has a proposed elderly care home (Moodana Sandhya Kirana) and completed projects including Model Anganwadi Centres and the ABCD hygiene project.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Makkala Dhama: A residential multi-dimensional development center for girls, providing care, protection, education, and life-skill opportunities for children in difficult socio-economic circumstances.
• Nisarga Grama
• Kids Kingdom
• Saamuhika Shakti
• Sparsha Namma Mane
• Yuvika
• Moodana Sandhya Kirana

Products and services

• Makkala Dhama A residential multi-dimensional development center for girls (currently housing ~300 with capacity for 450), providing care, protection, education, and life-skill opportunities for children in difficult socio-economic and personal circumstances. Located in Devanahalli, Bengaluru, it operates under the Juvenile Justice Act (2018).
• Nisarga Grama A flagship residential development centre for boys situated in Hesarghatta, Bengaluru. Designed as a safe, child-friendly nature campus, it currently accommodates over 200 boys with purpose-built infrastructure including dormitories, dining hall, library, computer lab, science and theatre labs, art and craft centre, and vocational training areas.
• Kids Kingdom Early learning and care centers for children of construction workers and safai karmacharis (aged 6 months to 6 years), ensuring safety, nutrition, and foundational education while their parents work. Centers operate across Mathikere, Kogilu, Kuvempunagar, Padarayanapura, Ramaiah, VS Garden, NR Green wood, Tata 1 Unit, and Mesthripalya.
• Saamuhika Shakti A collaborative initiative improving education, health, and dignity for children from waste-picking communities. Working across 35 Government schools and anganwadis with interventions including bridge classes, FLN programs, STEM and ICT facilities, WASH infrastructure, nutrition kits, and gender empowerment activities. Part of a multi-organization initiative funded by H&M Foundation.
• Transforming Government Schools Program working with 8 schools across Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagara, and Kolar, reaching over 1,200 children. Through teacher capacity building, infrastructure upgrades, and creative pedagogy, it transforms schools into vibrant, inclusive, and creative learning environments.
• Sparsha Namma Mane Shelter homes providing safety, food, and healthcare for the homeless and elderly in urban areas. Established in 2012, these residential centres operate at multiple locations with total capacity to house around 120 persons. Services include essential care, skill development, medical care, and family reintegration support.
• MAST for Youth Market Aligned Skills Training program equipping young people from low-income backgrounds with technical and life skills for meaningful employment. Has trained over 2,500 youth with 70% job placement rate, focusing on communication, computer literacy, and entrepreneurship.
• Women Lead Program empowering women street vendors and petty shop owners in Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts to strengthen livelihoods, gain financial stability, and lead their communities. Supports 300 women with enterprise management training, government scheme linkages, and digital literacy.
• We Care For You COVID-19 relief initiative supporting children who lost parents during the pandemic. Reached 1,015 children and 545 families across Karnataka with essential needs, educational support, counselling, and livelihood assistance.
• Avani Maternal and infant health program supporting pregnant and lactating women from low-income communities. Reached over 200 women with nutrition kits, health check-ups, immunisation, and awareness sessions on safe motherhood and infant care.
• ABCD Project Behavioural Change Demonstration project supported by Toyota Kirloskar Motor, promoting hygiene, sanitation, and waste management among school children and communities in Raichur District. Reached 26,779 students across 100 government schools.
• Toyota Safety Education Program Three-year road safety initiative launched by Toyota Kirloskar Motor, implemented by Sparsha Trust and KPMG. Operates across 44 schools in Bengaluru District reaching 20,146 students and training 396 teachers as road-safety ambassadors.
• Development of Model Anganwadi Centres Born Learning Program transforming Anganwadi Centres into model Early Child Care Centres. Partnered with United Way Bangalore to upgrade 40 centres, benefiting over 680 children with improved infrastructure, hygiene, and learning materials.
• Moodana Sandhya Kirana Proposed 24/7 permanent care home for destitute and vulnerable women and elderly couples lacking family or community support. Planned capacity of 200 residents with spaces for children's developmental activities, farming, cow rearing, and traditional folk arts and crafts. Located in Alanguru Village, Mulbagal Taluk, Kolar District.
• Yuvika (After Care) After Care program - a residential and learning center supporting young women who have transitioned out of child care institutions, offering safe accommodation, coaching, and mentoring to help them prepare for UPSC, KPSC and CA exams.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% academic result for academic year 2024-25 at Makkala Dhama
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bal Raksha BharatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Part of Saamuhika Shakti consortium - 10 organizations working together for waste picker communities. Bal Raksha Bharat contributes to education and child welfare components.
• BBC Media ActionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Part of Saamuhika Shakti consortium focusing on media and awareness components for waste picker communities.
• Circular Apparel Innovation Factory (CAIF)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Part of Saamuhika Shakti consortium bringing circular economy and apparel innovation expertise.
• EnviuminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Part of Saamuhika Shakti consortium focused on innovation for waste picker communities.
• Hasiru DalacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Part of Saamuhika Shakti consortium - local organization with expertise in waste picker community engagement.
• Sambhav FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Part of Saamuhika Shakti consortium for waste picker community development.
• Udhayam Learning FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Part of Saamuhika Shakti consortium focused on education and learning components.
• Social AlphaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Part of Saamuhika Shakti consortium bringing innovation and entrepreneurship support.
• WaterAid IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Part of Saamuhika Shakti consortium. Worked with Sparsha Trust to construct hand-washing stations and sanitation facilities in schools and anganwadis.
• Sattva ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Serves as the independent backbone for Saamuhika Shakti initiative coordinating 10 implementing organizations.
• KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partner in Toyota Safety Education Program (TSEP) implementing road safety education across 44 schools in Bengaluru.
• NULM (National Urban Livelihoods Mission)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration with NULM for urban homeless shelters and livelihood support.
• United Way BangalorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership to execute learning program for Anganwadis focusing on infrastructure development, quality enhancement, teacher engagement, healthcare, and community involvement. Scaling up to nearly 200 Anganwadis across Bangalore and Karnataka.
• Quest AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Collaboration to develop marketable skills for underprivileged youth across Karnataka.
• Smile FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership for youth skill development programs.
• American India FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership for skill development department offering training programs in Bangalore and other districts of Karnataka.
• Childline India FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Selected to run child helpline (1098) in Bangalore Rural district as nodal organization. Works to rescue and support children in crisis, promote child rights.
• Mobile Creches DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnered to implement activities for construction labor children. Started with 4 centers for children aged 0-6, expanded to 48 centers by 2023-24.
• BBMP (Bangalore Bruhat Mahanagara Palike)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partnership for Operation Rakshana with police department to rescue children from begging, rag-picking, and addictions. Also collaborates on urban homeless shelters.
• Ministry of Women and Child DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Launched Open Shelter Program in 2011 providing safe shelter, care, and education for children in need.
• Sarva Shiksha AbhiyancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Government program partnership for survey on out-of-school children and education initiatives.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CINI (Child in Need Institute): West Bengal-headquartered NGO operating integrated child-protection, nutrition, and education programs in partnership with government systems. Comparable in community-based child welfare delivery, government-school engagement, and grassroots program model.
• Mobile Creches: Operates crèches and early-learning centers for children of construction workers and migrant laborers. Direct peer via Sparsha's Kids Kingdom program and a documented 2015+ implementation partnership; identical beneficiary profile and operating model.
• United Way Bangalore: Karnataka-focused corporate-partnership intermediary that funds and co-implements education and child-welfare programs. Strategic partner of Sparsha since 2017 on Model Anganwadi program; comparable as a Bengaluru-rooted, corporate-funded social-services intermediary.
• Smile Foundation: National NGO operating youth skill-development and education programs for low-income communities. Direct peer on MAST for Youth program (documented 2017 partnership); comparable in vocational-training, CSR-funded delivery, and placement outcomes.
• Catalysts for Social Action: India-based NGO focused on child-care institutions, family reintegration, and after-care for youth aging out of residential care. Closely comparable to Sparsha's Makkala Dhama, Nisarga Grama, and Yuvika programs in mission and beneficiary transition model.
• Hasiru Dala: Bengaluru-based nonprofit focused on waste-picker community welfare, livelihoods, and education. Co-implementing partner in the Saamuhika Shakti consortium; most directly comparable on geographic, beneficiary, and intervention overlap.
• Childline India Foundation: Operates the 1098 child helpline nationally and partners with nodal NGOs like Sparsha for last-mile rescue and rehabilitation. Directly comparable in child-protection mission, referral pipeline, and government-anchored delivery model.
• SOS Children's Villages India: India's largest operator of residential family-style care homes for orphaned and abandoned children, with multiple sites across Karnataka and other states. Most directly comparable to Sparsha's Makkala Dhama and Nisarga Grama residential model and beneficiary population.

Emerging players

• Make-A-Wish Foundation of India: India affiliate of a global NGO focused on critically ill children; operates a residential-impact model and CSR-funded delivery. Comparable on children-focused, donation-and-CSR-funded model, but with narrower beneficiary scope.

Broad incumbents

• Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children India): Larger, established child-rights organization with national footprint and corporate-CSR portfolio. Saamuhika Shakti consortium partner of Sparsha; comparable on education-linked child welfare and waste-picker community interventions but at meaningfully greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCytDYtYMoDvxm487ItM5emg
• Facebookfacebook.com/SparshaTrustBangalore
• Instagraminstagram.com/sparsha_trust_/?hl=en

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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