The Richmond Fellowship Society (India)

What The Richmond Fellowship Society (India) does

The Richmond Fellowship Society (India) is a non-profit charitable society registered in Delhi in 1986 under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, operating psychiatric rehabilitation services primarily from Bangalore. It runs three integrated facilities under the Therapeutic Community model: ASHA Halfway Home (28 residents, short-term 12–24 month residential rehabilitation), JYOTHI Long Stay Home (17 residents, extended care for ASHA graduates), and CHETANA Day Care Centre (up to 50 clients for vocational training including computers, printing, and tailoring). Its core technology is a structured psychosocial rehabilitation methodology applied to adults with severe mental illness — schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, major depressive disorder, and OCD — combined with individual/family therapy, group activities, medication adherence support, and life-skills training.

The organization generates revenue through residential care fees (₹40,354/month at ASHA), tiered Sponsor-a-Client programs (₹37,000/month, ₹1,11,000/quarter, ₹4,44,000/year), donations under 80G, training fees from university internships and block placements, a grant-funded Manasadhara free vocational training program (Government of Karnataka), and an annual golf tournament fundraiser (17 editions). Its go-to-market is referral-driven via treating psychiatrists, NIMHANS, and hospital networks using a 6-step admission process including a 10–15 day trial stay. Strategic partnerships include an MOU with NIMHANS (effective through 2025), founding-membership in the Richmond Fellowship Asia Pacific Forum, and Columbus Foundation grants.

RFS(I) is governed by a National Board overseeing four branches (Bangalore, Delhi, Sidlaghatta, Lucknow), led by CEO & Secretary Dr. H.S. Aditya and President Mr. B. Chandrasekhar, with approximately 40–50 staff. Documented outcomes include 1,260+ patients rehabilitated and 5,100+ student orientations across 35+ years, but no revenue, headcount growth, or AI/technology initiatives beyond the clinical program model are disclosed.

Name

The Richmond Fellowship Society (India)

Legal name

THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SOCIETY (INDIA), BANGALORE BRANCH

Website

https://rfsbangalore.ngo

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Richmond Fellowship Society (India) is a Bangalore-based non-profit founded in 1986 that provides psychosocial rehabilitation, residential care, and vocational training for adults with severe mental illness through ASHA, JYOTHI, and CHETANA facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Mental Health Counseling & Psychotherapy Services (EDALAFAB), Adult Day Rehabilitation & Therapy Programs (PT/OT/SLP) (HLADAIAD), Long-Term Care Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAD)

Keywords

• Psychiatric rehabilitation services
• Mental health rehabilitation
• Psychosocial rehabilitation training
• Vocational training programs
• Residential mental health care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Residential Care Fees: Monthly fees charged to residents at ASHA Halfway Home (₹40,354/month) and sponsorship programs (₹37,000/month). Revenue from accommodation, food, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: Tax-exempt donations under 80G registration, corporate sponsorships for clients, and fundraising events including annual golf tournament.
3. Training and Internship Programs: Fees from student internships, block placements, concurrent fieldwork, and orientation programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students from medical and psychology programs. Training provided to hospital, medical college, and NGO staff.
4. Government Grants and Projects: Partial funding from Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka for Manasadhara Programme providing free vocational training. International grants from Columbus Foundation for specific projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Richmond Fellowship Society (India) operates three integrated psychiatric rehabilitation facilities — ASHA Halfway Home (short-term residential rehabilitation), JYOTHI Long Stay Home (extended residential care), and CHETANA Day Care Centre (day care with vocational training) — for adults with severe mental illness including Schizophrenia, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and OCD. The organization also delivers exclusive Psychosocial Rehabilitation training to institutions, hospitals, medical colleges, NGOs, and university students. Services are grounded in Therapeutic Community principles and offer individual/family therapy, group activities, medication adherence support, life skills development, and vocational training.

Product overview

The Richmond Fellowship Society (India) operates a tripartite rehabilitation facilities model consisting of ASHA Halfway Home (short-term residential rehabilitation), JYOTHI Long Stay Home (extended residential care), and CHETANA Day Care Centre (vocational training and day care). The organization provides a continuum of care from 12-24 month halfway home programs through long-term residential support to day care with vocational training. Additional services include psychosocial rehabilitation training for professionals and the Manasadhara Programme for free vocational training, all grounded in Therapeutic Community principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASHA Halfway Home: Psychosocial rehabilitation center supporting 28 residents on their wellness journey. Established 1989, provides 12-24 month therapeutic programmes for adults with severe mental illness.
• JYOTHI Long Stay Home
• CHETANA Day Care Centre

Products and services

• ASHA Halfway Home Short-term residential psychosocial rehabilitation facility (12-24 months) providing therapeutic programs including individual and family therapy, group activities, and vocational training for adults diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Capacity of 28 residents.
• JYOTHI Long Stay Home Extended residential care facility for individuals with severe psychiatric illnesses who require long-term support. Exclusive admission for residents completing minimum 12-month rehabilitation at ASHA. Accommodates 17 residents (9 males, 8 females) for indeterminate periods as agreed with families.
• CHETANA Day Care Centre Day care and vocational training centre operating 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., providing self-reliance programs including basic computer skills, offset/screen/block printing, tailoring, embroidery, paper cup production, and book/spiral binding. Serves up to 50 clients.
• Psychosocial Rehabilitation Training Exclusive training programs in Psychosocial Rehabilitation offered to institutions, hospitals, medical colleges, and NGOs, including internships, block placements, concurrent field work, orientation, and student volunteership opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students from medical and psychology programs.
• Manasadhara Programme Free vocational training initiative at Chetana Day Care Centre, partially funded by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, extending vocational training support to clients with severe mental illness.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,260+ patients rehabilitated and reintegrated into society
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Memorandum of Understanding established in 2003, marking pivotal collaboration for academic pursuits and training. MOU is presently effective until 2025. NIMHANS provides academic collaboration, student placements, and professional credibility. Dr. G.N. Narayana Reddy, former NIMHANS Director, was instrumental in RFS(I) founding.
• Richmond Fellowship Asia Pacific ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993Founding member of the Richmond Fellowship Asia Pacific Forum created in 1993, including Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and India. Enables global collaboration and knowledge sharing in mental health rehabilitation. Organizing RF AsPac International Symposium on 'Innovations in Psychiatric Rehabilitation' in 1995.
• Karnataka Golf AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual venue partner for fundraising golf tournament organized by Bangalore Branch. 17 successful editions hosted, with all proceeds supporting individuals with severe mental illness.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Spandana Foundation: Bengaluru-based non-profit offering psychiatric rehabilitation, supported employment, and community integration programs for people with mental illness. Closely comparable to RFS(I) in city, target population (SMI), and rehabilitation services model, but operates as a smaller-scale player.
• Sangath: Goa-based non-profit conducting mental health research, training, and community-based interventions in India. Comparable in non-profit academic orientation, training-of-trainers approach, and partnership with public health institutions, though its primary focus is research rather than residential rehabilitation.

Broad incumbents

• Vandrevala Foundation: India-wide mental health non-profit providing a 24/7 multilingual helpline, counseling, and support services across multiple cities. Comparable as a large Indian mental health non-profit serving SMI populations, though it focuses on crisis support rather than residential rehabilitation.
• Mpower (Aditya Birla Education Trust): Indian mental health non-profit backed by the Aditya Birla Group operating counselling centres, helplines, and the Mpower Centre for mental health across multiple cities. Comparable as a larger, well-funded Indian mental health NGO with overlapping goals of SMI support, though focused more on outpatient and preventative care.
• Live Love Laugh Foundation: India-wide mental health awareness and stigma-reduction foundation. Comparable as a high-profile Indian mental health NGO targeting depression and SMI awareness, though focused on public campaigning rather than clinical or residential rehabilitation services.
• The Richmond Fellowship (UK): Original UK charity founded by Elly Jansen in 1959 from which RFS(I) derives its lineage. Operates mental health recovery services across the UK; comparable in Therapeutic Community methodology and psychosocial rehabilitation focus, though at a much larger scale and broader geography.

Direct peers

• Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) India: India-based non-profit focused on rehabilitation, research, and community care for individuals with schizophrenia and related disorders. Directly comparable to RFS(I) in target population (SMI), residential and community-based rehab services, and Chennai-based multi-facility operating model.
• The Banyan: Chennai-based non-profit providing residential care, rehabilitation, and community reintegration for people with mental illness, including SMI and homelessness populations. Comparable as an Indian mental health non-profit offering residential rehabilitation with a stepped care model similar to ASHA/JYOTHI/CHETANA.
• Mind India Foundation: Indian mental health non-profit providing community-based psychosocial support, rehabilitation, and advocacy for people with mental health conditions. Comparable in non-profit structure, psychosocial rehabilitation focus, and SMI target population in India.

Others

• Mariwala Health Initiative: India-based mental health funder and ecosystem builder supporting grass-roots mental health organizations. Comparable as a stakeholder in the Indian mental health non-profit ecosystem where RFS(I) operates, though it functions as a grant-maker rather than a direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/The-Richmond-Fellowship-Society-Bangalore-100081315515680
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-richmond-fellowship-society-bangalore
• Instagraminstagram.com/rfsi.bangalore
• Xx.com/rfsibangalore

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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