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Compliance & Registrations

Making The Difference Charitable Trust is a fully registered Indian non-profit. Every program is delivered under statutory oversight, and every donation is backed by transparent records and tax-deductible receipts.

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Statutory Registrations

The licences, registrations and exemptions that govern our work. Copies of original certificates are available on request to donors and institutional partners.

12A Registration

Income Tax Department, Govt. of India

Recognizes the trust as a charitable entity, exempting our income from tax so every rupee raised goes further into programs.

Verified registration

80G Certificate

Income Tax Department, Govt. of India

Donors can claim tax deduction on contributions made to Making The Difference under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

Verified registration

CSR-1 Registration

Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Eligible to receive Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from Indian companies for our impact programs.

Verified registration

Trust Deed & PAN

Sub-Registrar of Assurances

Registered Charitable Trust with a unique PAN, statutory trust deed and a duly constituted board of trustees.

Verified registration

Darpan Registration

NITI Aayog, Govt. of India

Listed on the NGO-Darpan portal — a unique ID issued by NITI Aayog that enables visibility, partnerships and government grants.

Verified registration

GST Registration

Goods & Services Tax Network

GST-registered for transparent procurement, vendor billing and statutory compliance on taxable activities.

Verified registration

How we stay accountable

Compliance isn't only about paperwork — it's about how we run the organization day to day.

Independent Audits

Annual financial statements are audited by an independent chartered accountancy firm and filed with the Income Tax Department.

Donor Receipts

Every donation generates an instant 80G-eligible receipt with the donor's PAN, the trust's details, and our registration numbers.

Program-First Spending

Operating overheads are kept lean — the majority of every rupee donated flows directly into program delivery on the ground.

Open to Volunteers & Visitors

Donors and CSR partners are welcome to visit our project sites, meet beneficiaries and review our work first-hand.

Need certificate copies or audit reports?

CSR partners, institutional donors and journalists can request copies of our 12A / 80G / CSR-1 / Darpan certificates and the most recent audited financials. We typically respond within 2 working days.