Sparsh Hospice

What Sparsh Hospice does

Sparsh Hospice is a nonprofit palliative-care organization founded in September 2011 in Hyderabad, India, operating as an initiative of the Rotary Club of Banjara Hills Charitable Trust. It delivers free inpatient, home-based, and outpatient palliative care to terminally ill patients (primarily cancer, cardiac, and renal cases) and their families, with approximately 80% of beneficiaries drawn from lower socioeconomic strata. Core service lines include an 82-bed inpatient hospice in Khajaguda (with dedicated pediatric palliative care beds), a fleet of six home-care vans, outpatient consultations across Hyderabad, Nizamabad and Karimnagar, training and education programs (including the FCPCV in partnership with IAPC), and mortuary and funeral support for lower-income families. The organization also operates the Sparsh Behavioural Lab (SBL), launched in 2025 as India's first Behavioural Insights Unit focused on end-of-life care, in collaboration with Ashoka University's CSBC.

The technology stack is service-delivery oriented rather than software-native: a physical network of facilities and vehicles, a multi-channel community outreach program, and digital integrations for donations (DanaMojo, PayPal, UPI). Certified under PCI DSS for payment security and Section 80G of the Income Tax Act for donor tax exemption. Governance rests on a 6-member Governing Board and Board of Trustees, with Mrs. Radhika Kancherla as Operations Head and Dr. Vivekanandam K as Medical Director.

The business model is donation-funded and non-commercial. All services are provided free of cost; funding inflows come from individual charitable donations, corporate CSR contributions (under Schedule VII of the CSR Act 2013, from named partners including SBI, Kotak, De Shaw, Calyx, Arcesium, Phoenix, Nosch, Hetero, Laurus Labs, and SBI Foundation), and payroll giving programs. Monthly operational expenditure is approximately Rs 50 Lakhs (~USD 60,000), supported by a Corpus Fund for distress periods. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven: awareness programs in residential colonies, offices and gated communities; hospital referrals; and word-of-mouth from beneficiary families, supplemented by 300+ active volunteers and endorsements from public figures.

Name

Sparsh Hospice

Legal name

Sparsh Hospice, an initiative of Rotary Club of Banjara Hills Charitable Trust

Website

https://sparshhospice.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sparsh Hospice is a nonprofit palliative-care organization founded in 2011 in Hyderabad, India, providing free inpatient, home-based, and outpatient end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and their families, primarily from lower socioeconomic strata, funded entirely by donations and corporate CSR.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (621610), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based) (HLADAHAC), Non-Hospice Serious-Illness / Community-Based Palliative Care (In-Home) (HSABAFAF), In-Home Hospice Physician / Nurse Practitioner Visits (HSABAFAM), In-Home Hospice Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABAFAL), Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

Keywords

• Palliative care services
• Hospice care
• Home healthcare
• End-of-life care
• Bereavement support

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: Sparsh Hospice is entirely funded by charitable donations from individuals and organizations. All services are provided free of cost to patients. Donations come through online portals (DanaMojo, PayPal), bank transfers (NEFT/RTGS), and checks/drafts.
2. CSR Funding: Corporate Social Responsibility contributions from companies as per Schedule VII of the CSR Act 2013. Organizations contribute toward extending palliative care to the terminally ill.
3. Payroll Giving: Employees of partner organizations contribute small amounts on a regular basis through payroll deduction programs, allowing for sustained funding without administrative burden.
4. General Fund Donations: Monthly operational costs of approximately Rs 50 Lakhs are covered through donations. The organization allocates funds from the Corpus Fund for sustenance during times of distress.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sparsh Hospice provides free palliative and hospice care services to terminally ill patients, including 82-bed inpatient care, home-based care through a six-van fleet, and outpatient consultations across three cities. All services are delivered at no cost to patients and funded through charitable donations and CSR contributions. The organisation also runs caregiver training programmes and behavioural support services to extend palliative care reach.

Product overview

Sparsh Hospice is a palliative care organization offering a unified suite of services centered on compassionate end-of-life care. The core portfolio includes Hospice Care (82-bed inpatient facility), Home Care (fleet-based home services), OP Consultations (outpatient clinics in three cities), Outreach Activities, and Training & Education programs. The organization recently launched Sparsh Behavioural Lab (SBL), India's first dedicated Behavioural Insights Unit focused on end-of-life care research. Additional offerings include mortuary and funeral support services. All services are provided free of cost to beneficiaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sparsh Behavioural Lab (SBL): India's first dedicated Behavioural Insights Unit (BIU) focused on death and end-of-life care, using evidence-based methods to tackle deep-seated stigmas, caregiver burnout, and communication challenges.

Products and services

• Inpatient Hospice Care
• Home Care Service
• Outpatient Palliative Care Clinics
• General Duty Assistant (GDA) Training
• Foundation Course in Palliative Care Volunteer (FCPCV)
• Sparsh Behavioural Lab (SBL)
• Mortuary Services
• Funeral Support Services
• In-Home Trained Caregivers Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,200+ beneficiaries served through different services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ashoka University's CSBC (Centre for Social and Behaviour Change)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025MoU signed for the Sparsh Behavioural Lab (SBL) - India's first dedicated Behavioural Insights Unit focused on death and end-of-life care. The collaboration aims to conduct evidence-based research, podcasts, behavioural mapping and multidisciplinary collaborations to deepen understanding of end-of-life planning and care.
• IAPC (Indian Association of Palliative Care)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Foundation Course in Palliative Care for Volunteers (FCPCV), an educational program for students and volunteers to enhance capabilities in palliative care.
• Rotary InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSparsh Hospice is an initiative of Rotary Club of Banjara Hills (District RI 3150), providing governance, funding support, and community credibility through the Rotary network.
• Skill Development InstitutesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for General Duty Assistant training to enhance capabilities and create livelihood prospects for disadvantaged women and men in palliative care.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Karunashraya (Bangalore Hospice Trust): Bangalore-based nonprofit hospice offering free inpatient and home-based palliative care to terminally ill patients in Karnataka. Operates an analogous donation- and volunteer-driven model with a comparable service portfolio, making it the closest Indian direct peer to Sparsh.
• CanSupport: Delhi-based nonprofit providing home-based palliative care to cancer patients across North India. Runs a multi-state home-care model analogous to Sparsh's van-based home service.
• Pallium India: Trivandrum-based nonprofit focused on access to pain relief and palliative care across India through training, advocacy, and direct service. Highly comparable in mission, funding model, and target patient population.
• Cancer Aid Society: India-based nonprofit providing palliative and supportive care to cancer patients, with home visits and awareness programs. Operates in a comparable mission space targeting economically disadvantaged terminally ill patients.
• Cipla Palliative Care & Training Centre: Cipla Foundation's palliative care program operating inpatient and home-care services in Pune and other locations. Similar free-service, donation-supported model with comparable patient demographic.
• Sanjeevan Palliative Care: Puducherry-based trust offering inpatient hospice and home-based palliative care, with strong training and volunteer programs. Directly comparable nonprofit hospice in India.

Regional players

• Hospice UK: UK national hospice charity and membership body supporting independent hospices. Not a direct competitor but a relevant comparison for donation-funded hospice operating models and sector standards.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Memorial Centre: India's premier tertiary cancer hospital in Mumbai, which runs one of the country's largest palliative care departments within a broader oncology mandate. Comparable patient base and clinical complexity, but operates at vastly larger scale as a government-aided institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sparsh_hospice
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBCoLdLNHTKQVW7DL-Y5fTw
• Facebookfacebook.com/sparshhospice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sparsh-hospice
• Instagraminstagram.com/sparshhospice

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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