Centre for Social Change

What Centre for Social Change does

Centre for Social Change (CSC) is a charitable trust registered on 5 February 2018 under the Indian Trust Act 1882, headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The organisation operates as a community-empowerment hub delivering programmes in education, economic empowerment, health awareness, and policy research to marginalised migrant families — primarily from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal — settled in urban slums of Noida. Its core programmes include Gaon Mera (clean and green community initiative), Ajeevan Shiksha / Lifelong Learning (encompassing Ignited Minds, Khilta Bachpan, Health for Life, and Learn and Teach), Swabalamby Hum (livelihood skilling in tailoring, craft, and retail), Action Research, and a Community Empowerment through Mask Making COVID-response initiative. Direct delivery is conducted from two Noida centres (Sector 49 working office and Sector 76 registered office) with a core team of 1-10 supported by approximately seven active volunteers.

The organisation monetises its mission through four distinct revenue streams: individual donations via a donation portal, annual memberships at Rs 2,000, training programme fees (Rs 3,000 for the online Certificate in Counselling Skills), and CSR-eligible corporate funding enabled by its CSR registration (CSR00000410). Additional tax and regulatory registrations — 12A (AACTC2813KE20217), 80G (AACTC2813KF20181), PAN (AACT2813K), and DARPAN (UP/2018/0196046) — broaden the fundraising surface. Distribution relies on direct community outreach, an online training portal for the counselling certificate, and a network of volunteer Change Fellows, supplemented by partnerships with TRRAIN (retail placement), Lady Irwin College (literacy curriculum), Global Foundation (youth engagement), Impact Guru (crowdfunding), and Bharti Foundation among others.

CSC's underlying technology is intentionally light: a public-facing website, standard social media channels, and a QR-code-based online registration system for the counselling certificate. The organisation's intellectual assets — experiential-learning curricula, literacy primers adapted with Lady Irwin College, and community-trust relationships accumulated since 2018 — form its substantive operating layer. Beneficiary metrics reported include 132 counselling professionals trained across 18 Indian states plus Ghana, 115 children supported across learning tiers, an ~80% retail-sector placement rate through the TRRAIN partnership, and an ~80% vaccination-commitment rate following a COVID awareness drive. Average beneficiary family income is reported at Rs 15,000 per month, with 65% of children in the programme classified as malnourished by BMI. Governance rests on a board of trustees with backgrounds spanning GAIL, Reliance Industries, Engineers India, NIC, Ministry of Defence, and UNFPA/UNESCO advisory roles.

Name

Centre for Social Change

Legal name

Centre for Social Change (CSC)

Website

https://cscindia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Centre for Social Change is a Noida-based charitable trust that delivers community empowerment, education, livelihood skilling, and counselling-certification programmes to marginalised migrant families and youth, funded through donations, memberships, training fees, and CSR grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Civil Society Strengthening & Civic Space (BPADAGAD), Student Wellness & Prevention Programs (Substance Use, Sexual Health, Bullying) (EDAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Community empowerment services
• Adult literacy education
• Economic empowerment programs
• Counselling skills training
• Social development research

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual donors contribute through the donation portal. The organization receives support from various donors including individuals and organizations listed on the donors page.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership is available for Rs 2000, providing a recurring revenue stream from committed supporters.
3. Training Programme Fees: Certificate in Counselling Skills programme is offered for Rs 3000, providing revenue from professional development courses.
4. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Funding: Registered for CSR (CSR Registration No. CSR00000410), enabling corporate partnerships and funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Centre for Social Change is a charitable trust operating community empowerment programmes in Noida, including adult literacy (Ma ki Pathshala), children's education (Khilta Bachpan, Ignited Minds), health awareness (Health for Life), skill training (Swabalamby Hum), and a paid Certificate in Counselling Skills course. The organization also runs Gaon Mera (community clean and green initiative) and Action Research for policy inputs.

Product overview

Centre for Social Change (CSC) operates as a charitable trust focused on community development rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a portfolio of social programs including Gaon Mera (environment building), Ajeevan Shiksha (lifelong learning with components like Ignited Minds, Khilta Bachpan, Health for Life, and Learn and Teach), Swabalamby Hum (economic empowerment), Action Research (policy and research), Community Empowerment through Mask Making (COVID response), and Certificate in Counselling Skills (professional training). These programs work together through community-based interventions targeting marginalized families in urban and rural settings, with a focus on education, health, livelihood, and women's empowerment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gaon Mera Green and Clean Community initiative focusing on environment building by partnering with community stakeholders to co-create clean and green living spaces in migrant neighbourhoods.
• Ajeevan Shiksha (Lifelong Learning)
• Swabalamby Hum (Economic Empowerment)
• Action Research
• Community Empowerment through Mask Making COVID-19 response initiative engaging marginalized women in production of environmentally sustainable cloth masks for livelihood support.
• Certificate in Counselling Skills

Quantifiable outcome

• 132 trained counselling professionals across 18 Indian states and Ghana within first year of Certificate programme
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Impact GuruminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 February 2022CSC collaborated with Impact Guru to raise funds for the 'Pankh' programme supporting children facing education-related hardships through scholarships, digital devices, and remedial classes.
• Global FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2022CSC collaborated with Global Foundation to host an online discussion on Youth and Social Responsibility on National Youth Day 2022. The event aimed to inspire youth engagement in nation-building and community development.
• TRRAINcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021TRRAIN collaborated with CSC in September 2021 to conduct TRRAIN-her Ascent programme for 25 participants. Nearly 80% of participants received placement in the retail sector. This partnership focuses on skill development and employment for young women.
• Bharti FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2021Bharti Foundation's Chief School Excellence Antony NJ participated in CSC's panel discussion on 'The Skill Sets Edge' in June 2021, contributing expertise on education and school excellence.
• Yog ManshminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 June 2021Yog Mansh founder Sarita Manoj Singh conducted sessions on menstrual health, hygiene, and yoga for health for girls in CSC's stitching and craft training programmes.
• Lady Irwin College, New DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSC uses literacy primers developed by the Department of Development Communication and Extension at Lady Irwin College for adult education programmes. Dr. Mridula Seth, former faculty at the college, facilitates training sessions for volunteer teachers.
• Agragati Education Foundation, DelhiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founder Nandita Nag participated in CSC's panel discussion on educational challenges and solutions for marginalized communities.
• NOIDA Police AHTU TeamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOIDA Police AHTU team participated in CSC's Vasant Panchami celebration at Sector 76 centre, encouraging children to understand the importance of learning and education.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• GiveIndia: India's largest online donation platform for verified nonprofits. Relevant ecosystem participant — CSC relies on individual donations, and platforms like GiveIndia represent both a fundraising channel and a benchmark for nonprofit transparency standards in India.
• Dasra: Indian strategic philanthropy foundation that funds, builds capacity of, and partners with nonprofits in health, education, and livelihood verticals. Acts as a potential funder/capacity-builder for organizations like CSC rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• ChildFund India: International child-focused NGO working on education, health, and child protection in Indian slums and rural communities. Comparable to CSC's work with marginalized children (Khilta Bachpan, Ignited Minds) and migrant families.
• Magic Bus India Foundation: Youth-focused NGO delivering livelihood and skill-training programmes for adolescents from low-income communities. Comparable to CSC's youth economic empowerment and skill development outcomes (e.g., 80% placement via TRRAIN).
• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest education nonprofits running literacy, learning, and vocational programmes for children and adults in low-income communities. Highly comparable to CSC's Ajeevan Shiksha and adult literacy focus across marginalized populations.
• Smile Foundation: Indian NGO operating education, livelihood, and women's empowerment programmes for underserved families — closely matching CSC's integrated community development, education (Khilta Bachpan), and economic empowerment (Swabalamby Hum) verticals.
• SEWA (Self-Employed Women's Association): Federation of women workers in India's informal economy focused on livelihood training, financial inclusion, and women's empowerment. Directly comparable to CSC's Swabalamby Hum economic empowerment and TRRAIN-her Ascent skilling work.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity India: International nonprofit addressing housing, sanitation, and community development in underserved Indian communities. Broader portfolio than CSC but operates in adjacent community-empowerment space with migrant and slum populations.
• CARE India: Large humanitarian and development organization working on women's empowerment, health, and livelihoods across India. Comparable mission space to CSC but with national footprint and institutional donor access.
• Save the Children India: Established large-scale international NGO operating across education, health, and child rights in India. Overlaps with CSC's child welfare and community programmes but at significantly larger scale and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/cscindia
• Facebookfacebook.com/cscindia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cscindia

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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