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Donation Policy

At Saras Sarathi Trust, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in our donation process. This Donation Policy explains how donations are accepted, processed, utilized, and acknowledged. It is intended to inform our donors, supporters, and the public about our values and procedures regarding financial contributions.

1. Purpose of Donations

All donations collected by Saras Sarathi Trust are used exclusively for charitable causes in alignment with our trust’s objectives, including:

  • Providing educational support to underprivileged children

  • Offering free medical care and aid to the poor and needy

  • Supporting families of deceased or distressed individuals

  • Running social awareness, self-defence, and community welfare programs

  • Conducting animal welfare, anti-addiction, and legal aid drives

  • Organizing memorial or cultural support events in alignment with our values

2. Modes of Accepting Donations

We accept donations through the following secure and verified channels:

  • Online Payment Gateway (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI)

  • Bank Transfer (NEFT / IMPS / RTGS)

  • UPI Payments (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, etc.)

  • Cash or Cheque (subject to receipt issuance)

  • Recurring Donations (Monthly / Quarterly / Annually via standing instruction)

🧾 A donation receipt is issued for every transaction made through any of the above methods.

3. Donation Receipt & 80G Tax Exemption

  • Donors will receive an official donation receipt via email or in print, usually within 3–7 working days.

  • Donations made to Saras Sarathi Trust are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961 (subject to compliance).

  • To receive a valid 80G certificate, donors must provide:

    • Full Name

    • PAN Number

    • Email ID

    • Postal Address

4. Donor Information & Privacy

  • We collect only necessary personal details to process donations and issue receipts.

  • Donor data is treated with strict confidentiality and is never sold, rented, or misused.

  • For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

5. Refund and Cancellation

  • Donations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

  • In cases of accidental duplicate payments or technical errors, donors may request a refund within 7 days of the transaction.

  • Please refer to our Refund & Cancellation Policy for detailed procedures.

6. Donor Rights

As a valued donor, you have the right to:

  • Know how your donation is being used

  • Receive timely receipts and clear communication

  • Ask questions and get transparent answers

  • Choose to remain anonymous, if you wish

  • Update or correct your personal information anytime

7. Frequency of Giving

We welcome various forms of support:

  • One-time donations

  • Monthly or recurring contributions

  • Memorial donations (in memory of a loved one)

  • Corporate or CSR donations

  • In-kind donations (books, food, medicines, clothes, etc.)

For large-scale donations, sponsorships, or collaborations, we encourage you to get in touch with us directly.

8. Legal Compliance

  • All donations are accepted in accordance with Indian financial laws and regulations.

  • At present, foreign contributions are not accepted, unless routed through an FCRA-registered channel (subject to future eligibility).

  • Funds are regularly monitored and audited to prevent misuse or misallocation.

9. Contact for Donation-Related Queries

If you have any donation-related concerns or need assistance, please contact:

📧 Email: info@sarassarthi.org
🌐 Website: www.sarassarthi.org

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