SUPPORT US
1. Donations to APSA
APSA is a registered, non-profit society established since nearly forty years. Its income is exempt from Indian income tax as a charitable organisation. APSA also has Credibility Alliance accreditation under Minimum Norms and is registered with the Niti Aayog. The cost of operations has been increasing steeply with the years. APSA does get grants from various institutions, which is what has enabled us to continue our basic activities. However, we also depend on donations and the goodwill of the public, local donors and philanthropists to meet the gap in costs for the work of protection of children and women in distress. If you would like to help us, we would be glad of your donation, either in cash or kind. Donations may be made in general for APSA’s work as a whole, or for a particular project or activity. For project/ event-specific donations, please specify the project/ event to which you are making the donation and we will ensure that it is applied to that purpose.
All donations made to APSA are exempt under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act 1961.
APSA’s PAN Number: AAATA2186M APSA’s TAN Number: BLRA01643F
2. How to Donate
Donations may be made in all/any of the following ways:
In kind directly at APSA’s office in Bengaluru or Hyderabad. We accept sponsored meals, clothes, toys, academic/ story books and stationery, bedding, furniture, electronic and computer equipment, food grains (rice, dal, pulses), personal grooming items, kitchen-related products, domestic appliances and any other such donations in good/ usable condition
The office address in Bengaluru is:
Association for Promoting Social Action (APSA)
No. 34, Annasandrapalya,
Vimanapura Post, Bengaluru 560 017
Karnataka State
The address of the APSA office in Hyderabad is:
No. 61-121, First Floor
Behind Gandhi Hospital, Padma Rao Nagar
Secunderabad Hyderabad 500 025
Telangana State
3.By Cheque/ Demand Draft in the name of “Association for Promoting Social Action” and sent to The Director, APSA, by post or courier to the given address.
- By National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT), Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) or Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) from your bank account to the account no. of APSA with any of the following banks as below:
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT
APSA believes that volunteering is one way of bridging the gap between the haves and the have-nots. Since over 10 years, APSA has been encouraging colleges, companies and businesses in Bengaluru and Hyderabad cities to enable their employees to volunteer time at APSA. It is providential that since some years, companies have been giving their employees paid time off for volunteering. APSA supports such initiatives and encourages people to spend time in its projects. Orientation is given to volunteers on APSA’s institutional and community outreach projects as well as on social issues such as child marriage, child labour, human trafficking, laws governing women and child protection, and so on. Corporate volunteers have helped APSA by developing games for children in Dream School, teaching special subjects such as photography or art to skill trainees, helping at special events or helping write reports or develop promotional material for APSA projects. These volunteers become our ambassadors over time, drawing in other volunteers to help the cause of children’s rights.
APSA sees an annual footfall of at least 50-75 volunteers/ interns from within the state and country who give their energies to help out with APSA’s various projects. A smaller number of foreign volunteers (some 15-20 per year) are also a part of our volunteer engagement programme, spending from 15 days to 1 month at a time to help APSA with their time and skills.
I. Visit Us, Talk to Us
If you would like to discuss donating for a particular project or event or sponsoring a child’s education or longer-term monthly donation, we would gladly welcome it. APSA Bengaluru and Hyderabad offices are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (excluding second Saturdays, government and public holidays). Give us a call on +91-80-2523 2749 (Bengaluru) or +91-40-2750 4359 (Hyderabad), or drop in at our offices.
Alternately, we’re just an email away – you can write to us on sheiladevaraj@yahoo.co.in
Do visit our Facebook Page @apsabangalore to see what is happening at APSA or to write in with your queries, suggestions or kind donations. If you prefer WhatsApp messaging, you can get in touch with us on 98454 98029 (Mr. Lakshapathi, Executive Director) or 98861 99770 (Ms. Sheila Devaraj, Director) to discuss your support
II. Volunteer with us
College students, corporate employees, housewives and professionals have volunteered with APSA over the years. If you wish to volunteer with us, you are most welcome – contact us on the numbers given above. Given below are the areas in which your assistance would be of great help to APSA:
