Arvind Foundation (A Charitable Organisation for Children With Special Needs)

Enables individuals with special needs through comprehensive care, inclusive education, personalized therapies, and vocational training

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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About

  • Headquarters

    Chennai, Tamil Nadu

  • Since

    2004

Arvind Foundation is committed to providing compassionate care and support to children, adolescents, and adults with special needs from disadvantaged Read morebackgrounds. The Foundation caters to individuals with diverse diagnoses, including conditions such as Cerebral palsy, Autism, ADHD, Down's syndrome, and other physical, cognitive, and neurological disorders. With a vision to foster an inclusive society, it strives to create a nurturing environment where individuals with special needs are embraced and valued as equal members. Its primary goal is to offer exhaustive services to over 500 children and young adults through early intervention, holistic curative education, customised therapies, and vocational training programmes. By equipping these individuals with the necessary skills, the Foundation aims to foster their independence, self-sufficiency, and ability to secure meaningful employment. It adopts a person-centred approach, recognizing the unique needs of each individual, and providing tailored support. Through its efforts, it aspires to empower individuals with special needs, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives and actively contribute to society.

Demographies Served

Impact

Over the course of 16 years, Arvind Foundation has empowered 140 children and young adults with special needs across 5 centres.

Programs

  • Vocational Training & Livelihood Programme

    District

    Students above 14 years of age join the pre-vocational stream, while those 17 years and older participate in the vocational programme. These programmes equip them with skills for long-term livelihood. Vocational training includes computer education, office assistant training, cooking, woodworking, gardening, product making, tailoring, candle making, weaving, pottery, and arts and crafts. Functional academics, community visits, cultural events, and competitions are also part of the comprehensive training provided to the students.

  • Education Programme

    District

    The Foundation employs an individualistic and holistic approach, focusing on teaching children with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Teachers aim to restore the balance between body, soul, and spirit through curative work. The daycare centre offers a school-like experience, including uniforms, while providing specialized and customised training. The programme encompasses therapy, medical assistance, special education, and academic support. Practical training in areas like carpentry, pottery, cooking, tailoring, and gardening is also offered. The education system promotes social skills, self-awareness, and maximizes students' potential.

Leadership Team

  • P. Athmaraj

    Founder & Managing Trustee

  • Sudha Atmaraj

    Co-founder & Correspondent

  • M. Ramesh

    Chief Physiotherapist & Admin Head

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AABTA7017L

  • Registration ID

    1428/2004

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    TN/2017/0179270

  • 12A

    AABTA7017LE20214

  • 80G

    AABTA7017LF20214

  • FCRA

    075901484

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSR00003559

Location

  • Headquarters

    387, 27th Street, 6th Sector, K. K. Nagar, Chennai, 600078

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust

Financial Details

 Income / Expenses
  • 2021-22

    Income
    Rs.None
    Expenses
    Rs.
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.None
    Program Expenses
    Rs.None
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  • 2022-23

    Income
    Rs.13,014,090
    Expenses
    Rs.11,861,811
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.3,558,543
    Program Expenses
    Rs.8,303,268
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