Pehchaan The Street School (Trust)

What Pehchaan The Street School (Trust) does

Pehchaan The Street School (Trust) is a Delhi-based, volunteer-driven non-profit organization founded in April 2015 by Akash Tandon that delivers free community-based education to economically disadvantaged children living in slum and underserved communities across Delhi NCR. Its core product is a street-education program operating through 10 physical learning centres (at locations including Indraprastha Metro Station, GTB Nagar, Mukherjee Nagar, Noida Sector 35, Sunder Nursery, Rohini, Dilshad Garden, IIT Metro, JLN Metro, and Gol Gumbad), supplemented by school admission support, bridge education for out-of-school children, academic mentoring, mental health and psychology programs, digital literacy training, vocational skill development, career guidance, women empowerment initiatives, and health and hygiene awareness. The organization also runs the Shikshaantar program, a Campus Ambassador program, and structured volunteer, internship, and member tracks to sustain its operational pipeline.

The trust is funded through four revenue streams: individual one-time donations, a recurring child sponsorship program priced at INR 500-1,000 per month, a monthly membership donation program for supporters who cannot volunteer, and corporate CSR partnerships with companies such as Hamdard, Cinepolis, EcoRight, Berger Nippon Paint, CS Disco, and others. Donations are accepted via PayU, NEFT, and Paytm, and the organization is registered under Section 80G and 12A of the Indian Income Tax Act, which enables donor tax deductions and makes it a qualifying recipient of mandatory corporate CSR budgets. There is no proprietary technology platform; the organization relies on standard social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest) and a blog for marketing, and on its on-ground centres plus online volunteer and internship portals for service delivery.

Currently, Pehchaan supports 1,600+ active children, has cumulatively impacted over 5,000 children since inception, and is backed by a network of more than 20,000 volunteers, with a stated organizational headcount figure of 2,830. The trust is independently governed, founder-led, headquartered in Delhi, India, and operates exclusively within the Delhi NCR region, with no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed institutional funding, and no publicly traded instruments.

Name

Pehchaan The Street School (Trust)

Legal name

Pehchaan The Street School (Trust)

Website

https://pehchaanstreetschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Pehchaan The Street School is a Delhi-based non-profit trust founded in 2015 that delivers free community-based education and holistic development programs to economically disadvantaged children across 10 learning centres in Delhi NCR, funded by donations, child sponsorships, and corporate CSR partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Court/Community School Programs (Diversion, Probation-Linked, Community Day Schools) (EDAJAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alternative Schools (Behavioral/Disciplinary & Nontraditional Settings) (EDAJAEAC), K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA)

Keywords

• Nonprofit education
• Community education services
• Child sponsorship programs
• Corporate CSR partnerships
• Volunteer teaching programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute monetary donations to support educational programs, student resources, and operational costs. Donations are tax-deductible under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
2. Child Sponsorship: Monthly sponsorship program where individuals sponsor a child's education for INR 500 to INR 1000 per month, covering school fees, books, uniforms, and supplies.
3. Membership Program: Monthly membership donations from supporters who cannot commit time but want to contribute financially to the organization's mission.
4. CSR Partnerships: Corporate partnerships where companies support education sponsorships, infrastructure development, employee volunteering, digital literacy initiatives, health campaigns, and skill development projects as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility obligations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Pehchaan The Street School is a volunteer-driven non-profit that delivers free, community-based education and holistic development programs to underprivileged children across 10 learning centres in Delhi NCR. Its offerings include basic literacy and numeracy, bridge education, academic mentoring, school admission support, digital literacy, vocational training, mental health programs, and career guidance, supplemented by the extended Shikshaantar outreach initiative.

Product overview

Pehchaan The Street School (Trust) is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization offering a unified portfolio of free educational programs and support services for underprivileged children across Delhi NCR. The core offering consists of community-based street education supplemented by school admission support, bridge education for out-of-school children, academic mentoring, mental health programs, digital literacy, vocational training, and career guidance. The organization operates through 10 learning centers and supports additional programs via volunteer engagement, internship, child sponsorship, and corporate CSR partnership channels. Programs are delivered at centers including Indraprastha metro station, GTB Nagar, Mukherjee Nagar, Noida sector 35, Sunder Nursery, Rohini, and Dilshad Garden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Free Community-Based Education Free street-based education program delivering basic literacy, numeracy, and life skills to underprivileged children living in slums and underserved communities across Delhi NCR through 10 learning centres.
• School Admission Support Assistance program helping children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds enroll in formal schools, including documentation support and guidance for families.
• Bridge Education Educational bridge programs designed for out-of-school children to help them transition into formal education systems.
• Academic Mentoring One-on-one and group mentoring sessions providing academic support, homework help, and continuous learning guidance to enrolled students.
• Mental Health and Psychology Programs Psychological well-being sessions and mental health awareness programs supporting the emotional development of students.
• Digital Literacy Training Computer and technology education programs teaching basic digital skills to students at learning centres.
• Vocational Skill Development Skill-based training programs providing practical vocational education to help students build sustainable livelihoods.
• Career Guidance Career counseling and awareness programs helping students explore future educational and professional paths.
• Women Empowerment Initiatives Programs focused on empowering women and girls from marginalized communities through education and skill development.
• Health and Hygiene Awareness Health education programs and hygiene awareness campaigns promoting wellness among students and their families.
• Shikshaantar Program Extended education initiative reaching out to children across Delhi who need educational support and resources, managed through volunteer contributions.
• Child Sponsorship Program Monthly sponsorship program allowing donors to support a child's education including school fees, books, uniforms, and supplies for INR 500-1,000 per month.
• Corporate CSR Partnerships Corporate Social Responsibility partnership program allowing companies to support education through sponsorships, employee volunteering, and infrastructure development.
• Volunteer Engagement Program Structured volunteering opportunities allowing individuals to contribute time and skills to teaching and support activities on-ground and online.
• Internship Program Structured internship opportunities for students and young professionals in teaching, content writing, HR, PR, marketing, and social media with certificate of completion.
• Campus Ambassador Program Student ambassador program for college and university students to represent the organization on campus through event planning and fundraising.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000+ children directly impacted since 2015
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Geetanjali SalonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter providing contributions to Pehchaan's educational initiatives.
• PearlPetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter providing contributions to Pehchaan's educational initiatives.
• HamdardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerContributed 240 bottles of lemon and orange squash to support students at the Indraprastha Centre during summer.
• The Hidden HourminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Pehchaan for a CSR collaboration to conduct an educational escape room experience at Modi Mall, Noida, developing teamwork and problem-solving skills in students.
• The Campus TreeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted a drawing competition at Mukherjee Nagar Centre and provided 87 stationery kits to students.
• Enactus DTUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted creative activity sessions at Rohini Centre including bottle cap painting, and distributed notebooks and pencils.
• Rotary Club DelhiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting Pehchaan's mission.
• Girl UpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting Pehchaan's mission.
• Bruin BakesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHome bakery founded by Payal Arora that donated 100 cupcakes to students at the Noida centre.
• VeloreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganization that visited the Noida Centre, distributed muffins, and engaged in meaningful interactions with students.
• Jesus and Mary College, Delhi UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege fest collaboration where Pehchaan set up exhibition stalls with interactive activities to spread awareness about their cause among youth.
• NIFT Delhi Social ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Institute of Fashion Technology's social club visited the Noida Centre, bringing supplies and hope.
• CinepolisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborated with Pehchaan for Children's Day celebrations, creating memorable experiences for students.
• EcoRightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSustained partnership focused on recycled kindness and community support initiatives.
• Berger Nippon PaintminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive coatings manufacturer supporting Pehchaan's initiatives.
• CS DiscominorGTM or Marketing PartnerUS-based legal-technology company that partnered with Pehchaan in a gentle yet meaningful collaboration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CRY (Child Rights and You): Pan-India NGO funding and operating projects for underprivileged children's education, health, and protection. Comparable on donor-funded (CSR + individual) education programs targeting underserved children, though broader in scope than Pehchaan's core focus.
• Bal Raksha Bharat (formerly Save the Children India): Large NGO working on child rights including education access, health, and child protection across India. Comparable on mission (education and welfare for underserved children) and individual + institutional donor model.
• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest education-focused NGOs operating learning centres, vocational training, and remedial programs for underprivileged children across many states. Directly comparable mission (education access for underserved children) but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth than Pehchaan.
• Bharti Foundation: Corporate-backed foundation delivering education programs (including the Satya Bharti School network) to underprivileged children in rural India. Comparable on education-for-underprivileged-children mission and CSR-scale operations, though it differs in running formal full-time schools.
• Teach For India: Fellowships-based nonprofit placing teachers in low-income schools across India to expand educational equity. Comparable on mission (educational equity for underserved children) and donor/CSR base, though its delivery model (paid fellows in formal schools) differs from Pehchaan's volunteer-led weekend centres.

Direct peers

• Make-A-Difference: Youth-focused nonprofit using volunteer-driven teaching and mentoring to educate underprivileged children in shelters across Indian cities. Closely comparable on volunteer-led teaching model and target beneficiary group (underserved children).
• Door Step School: NGO providing education to underprivileged children, many living on the streets and in slums, through outreach and learning centres. Highly comparable to Pehchaan's street-based delivery model and target beneficiary population.
• Udayan Care: NGO supporting underprivileged children and women through education, life-skills, and shelter programs across India. Comparable on holistic child development mission and reliance on individual donations and CSR partnerships.
• Akanksha Foundation: Runs schools and education support programs for underprivileged children in Mumbai and Pune, combining academics with life-skills and holistic development. Closely comparable on program scope (education + holistic development for underserved children) and stakeholder base (CSR + individual donors).
• Magic Bus Foundation: Adolescent-focused education-to-employment nonprofit serving underprivileged youth across India through sport-based life-skills and skill programs. Comparable in donor base (CSR + individual donations), youth development mission, and on-ground delivery via centers and partner networks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Pehchaan_School
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXd4gnTazJh3JugKENt5yog
• Facebookfacebook.com/PehchaanTheStreetSchoolOfficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pehchaan-the-street-school-trust
• Instagraminstagram.com/pehchaanstreetschool/?hl=en
• Pinterestin.pinterest.com/PehchaanTheStreetSchool

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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