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Aftertaste Foundation

Sector: Women
Sub Sector: Livelihood
Tax Deduction: 50% u/s 80G of The Income Tax Act, 1961
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% Spent on Beneficiaries

91%
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Year of Establishment : 2019
Registered Address : FD 438, Sector III, Salt Lake , Kolkata 700106, West Bengal
Presence : Maharashtra
Website : https://aftertaste.co.in/
Email : shalini.datta@aftertaste.in
Telephone : +91 9673992618
Donor Contact : Ms. Shalini Datta
Registered Under : The Companies Act, 1956
Auditor : G Nandi & Associates
Bankers : Axis Bank
Trustees/Directors/Managing Committee: : Ms. Shalini Datta - Founder, Mr. Suddhadeep Chakraborty - Technology Advisor, Mr. Abhik Bhattacherjee - Creative Advisor

Aftertaste Foundation focuses on empowering women from urban slums in Mumbai. It envisions a world where women achieve economic independence and social dignity, breaking the cycle of poverty for themselves and their families. The mission is to transform unskilled homemakers into skilled artisans through the creative manufacturing of handmade products, providing a pathway to sustainable livelihoods. Guided by a philosophy that empowered women lead to empowered families, Aftertaste fosters a culture of sisterhood and community-based support.

Major Interventions:

Creative Manufacturing and Livelihood: The core of Aftertaste’s initiatives lies in training women in art and craft to produce handcrafted items such as sustainable gifts, soft toys, and hand-painted products. These products cater to diverse markets, including corporate gifting, weddings, and festive solutions. The women work in a safe, inclusive environment with flexible hours, enabling them to balance personal responsibilities while earning a dignified income.

Social and Economic Empowerment: Aftertaste emphasizes both financial literacy and social empowerment. Women artisans gain decision-making capabilities, self-esteem, and a sense of identity as respected artisans. They acquire exposure and confidence through participation in exhibitions and events, further strengthening their roles as leaders in their households and communities.

Youth and Family Development: Beyond individual empowerment, Aftertaste addresses the development of artisans’ families. It supports the next generation with education, skill training, and employment opportunities. Beneficiaries’ children have transitioned to professional roles in technology, law, and culinary arts, illustrating the program’s intergenerational impact.

Sustainability and Impact: Aftertaste's model uses eco-friendly materials and processes and is rooted in environmental sustainability. The enterprise actively partners with corporations and non-profits to expand its reach, train differently-abled individuals, and provide skill-building programs. Its long-term goal includes scaling operations to support more women and families, ensuring broad societal impact.

FY 2022 (₹) FY 2023 (₹) FY 2024 (₹)
Income
Government Sources - - -
Foreign Sources - - -
Institutional Sources - - -
General Donations 99,000 1,530,000 2,416,939
Sales/Fees 2,765,622 3,931,632 5,325,482
Interest/Dividend 4,604 2,813 13,585
Other Income - - -
Total Income (A) 2,869,226 5,464,445 7,756,006
 
Expenditure
Direct Program Activities 600,770 900,210 2,144,578
Program Staff Cost 1,799,881 3,245,459 3,710,323
Travel Expenses 27,858 3,850 165,775
Direct Program Expenses 2,400,651 4,145,669 5,854,901
Fund Raising Expenses - - -
General Staff Cost - - -
Overhead Expenses 432,928 845,457 571,929
Depreciation - - -
Other Expenses/Transfers - - -
Total Expenditure (B) 2,861,437 4,994,976 6,592,605
 
Surplus / Deficit (A-B) 7,789 469,469 1,163,401
Assets
Fixed Assets - - 69,501
Current Assets 292,224 735,755 193,608
Cash And Bank 141,271 287,209 2,404,380
Total Current Assets 433,495 1,022,964 2,667,489
Investments - - -
Accumulated Deficits - - -
Total Assets 433,495 1,022,964 2,667,489
 
Liabilities
Trust Corpus - - -
General Funds 206,995 676,464 1,852,145
Earmarked Funds 175,000 175,000 175,000
Unutilized Grants - - -
Total 381,995 851,464 2,027,145
Loans - - -
Loans (From Members) - - -
Current Liabilities 51,500 171,500 640,344
Other Liabilities - - -
Total Liabilities 433,495 1,022,964 2,667,489
The major source of income is from sales of the products.
FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2024
Beneficiary Details
Direct Beneficiaries (nos.) 50 60 70
Indirect Beneficiaries (nos.) 200 240 275
Average Cost per Direct Beneficiary (₹) - - -
Staff Details
No. of Staff 4 4 4
Number of Consultants 1 3 -
Number Of Volunteers 3 7 -
Total 8 14 4
Highest Paid Full-Time Staff (₹ p.a.) 216,000 252,000 300,000
Lowest Paid Full-Time Staff (₹ p.a.) - - -
NGO Name Sector Sub Sector Location % Spent on Beneficiaries Income (₹) Expense (₹)
Purnima Mahila Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha Women Empowerment Maharashtra 99 97,784 89,116
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Aftertaste Foundation Women Livelihood West Bengal 91 7,756,006 6,592,605
Men Against Violence & Abuse (MAVA) Women Preventing Violence Maharashtra 91 2,175,721 2,111,456
Aftertaste Foundation Women Livelihood West Bengal 91 7,756,006 6,592,605
Men Against Violence & Abuse (MAVA) Women Preventing Violence Maharashtra 91 2,175,721 2,111,456
Women's Emancipation and Development Trust (WED Trust) Women Empowerment Tamil Nadu 84 2,198,600 2,405,406
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Women's Organisation in Rural Development (WORD) Women Empowerment Tamil Nadu 78 6,657,540 6,626,085
Theni Mavatta Pengal Samuga Porulathara Munnetra Sangam Women Empowerment Tamil Nadu 64 366,893 337,740
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