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Sree Guruvayurappan Bhajan Samaj Trust (Unnati)

Sector
Livelihood
Sub Sector
Vocational Training
Tax Deduction
50% u/s 80G of The Income Tax Act, 1961
FCRA

UN Sustainable Development Goals:

No Poverty Quality Education Decent Work and Economic Growth Reduced Inequalities

% Spent on Beneficiaries

82%

HelpYourNGO USP: Our Research Team studies the NGO's financials to arrive at ratios, variances and the % spent on beneficiaries. This % is the proportion of direct program expenses to total expenditure for the latest financial year, indicating the total direct spend on beneficiaries.

NGO Details

Year of Establishment : 1993
Registered Address : Temple Road, Sadananada Nagar, NGEF East, Bengaluru 560038, Karnataka
Website : https://www.unnatiblr.org
Email : contactus@unnatiblr.org
Telephone : +91 80 25384642
Donor Contact : Mr. I A Padmanabhan (Trustee) / +91 9844085864 / rameshswamy@unnatiblr.org
Registered Under : The Companies Act, 1956
Auditor : Ramnarain & Co.
Bankers : HDFC Bank Indian Overseas Bank Kotak Mahindra Bank State Bank of Mysore
Trustees/Directors/Managing Committee : Mr. I.A. Padmanabhan, , Mr. A.S. Narayanan , Mr. Sivakumar Balasrinivasan , Mr. K.V. Natesan , Mr. M.R.Subramanian , Mr. Ganesh Melarcode Venkiteswaran , Mr. V.S. Jayaraman , Mr. N.H. Subramanian , Mr. S. Swaminathan

Presence

Programs

Sree Guruvayurappan Bhajan Samaj Trust - Unnati cherishes its simple yet fulfilling vision, 'With Society, towards Serenity,' and aims to touch different facets of human life to make society a better place to live. The NGO intends to reach out to all sections of society through education, vocational training, promotion of fine arts and service to society at large, thereby motivating people who are leading a life of fulfilment to give something back to society.

Major Interventions:

Unnati Utsav serves as a major cultural initiative that brings Indian classical music and dance to the public sphere. The program organizes high-profile concerts and cultural events to preserve India’s rich heritage while building social harmony. It also functions as a vital platform for community engagement and fundraising for the Trust’s various social welfare activities.

Unnati Skill Centre: The Trust runs this flagship vocational training program to equip unemployed youth with job-ready skills. The curriculum includes spoken English, basic computer literacy, and life skills alongside specific vocational trades. The program ensures guaranteed job placements in reputed corporations upon completion.

Unnati Shiksha focuses on enhancing the quality of education within government schools. The Trust provides essential infrastructure support, such as digital classrooms and better sanitation facilities, to create a conducive learning environment. This initiative also incorporates value-based education and teacher training to improve the academic performance of students in rural areas.

Unnati Samastha: This program addresses the holistic development of rural communities through integrated social interventions. It facilitates access to healthcare, clean drinking water, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for entire villages. The initiative works closely with local leaders to implement projects that foster community ownership and long-term resilience.

Social Welfare Services: The Trust manages several welfare projects, including the distribution of nutritious meals and the operation of senior care facilities. It provides residential support for the elderly, ensuring they receive medical care and emotional companionship. 

Key Donors

  • BENEVITY INC
  • MOTHERLAND HOSPITALITY SERVICES
  • ANALOG DEVICES INDIA PVT LTD
  • SAN ENGINEERING & LOCOMOTIVE CO LTD
  • SATSANG FOUNDATION
  • SIVA AND ROYAN FOUNDATION
  • TRANSWATER SYSTEM PRIVATE LIMITED

Awards & Recognition

  • Indias Fastest Growing Acheivers Award 2022
  • Certificate of Appreciation 2023
  • Namma Bengalurean of the Year Award 2020
  • Recognition of Exemplary Partnership from Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs 2015

HelpYourNGO Support

₹ 50,138

Donation Options

  • Rs. 12000/- per youth for training
  • Rs. 4000 per students for Annadanam
  • Rs. 2000 for Primary Education

Financials

Income & Expenditure Statement
FY 2023 (₹) FY 2024 (₹) FY 2025 (₹)
Income
Government Sources - - -
Foreign Sources - - -
Institutional Sources 4,939,305 10,910,068 10,724,658
General Donations 9,064,285 2,772,702 3,156,256
Sales/Fees 11,234,829 18,572,070 19,041,325
Interest/Dividend 24,711,138 20,710,968 21,664,974
Other Income 701,969 19,762 144,016
Total Income (A) 50,651,526 52,985,570 54,731,229
Expenditure
Direct Program Activities 31,285,552 10,951,027 10,154,491
Program Staff Cost 2,710,557 4,310,374 4,687,160
Travel Expenses 57,354 - -
Direct Program Expenses 34,053,463 15,261,401 14,841,651
Fund Raising Expenses 337,310 - -
General Staff Cost - - -
Overhead Expenses 1,900,849 485,612 498,516
Depreciation 2,585,932 2,441,531 2,227,631
Other Expenses/Transfers 12,115 - 571,080
Total Expenditure (B) 38,889,669 18,188,544 18,138,878
 
Surplus / Deficit (A-B) 11,761,857 34,797,026 36,592,351
Balance Sheet
FY 2023 (₹) FY 2024 (₹) FY 2025 (₹)
Assets
Fixed Assets 59,475,581 140,762,454 137,856,517
Current Assets 3,631,088 6,644,397 8,601,803
Cash And Bank 34,403,852 15,074,165 27,486,455
Total Current Assets 97,510,521 162,481,016 173,944,775
Investments 302,353,504 278,365,131 309,274,010
Accumulated Deficits - - -
Total Assets 399,864,025 440,846,147 483,218,785
Liabilities
Trust Corpus 27,527,859 173,630,623 178,609,647
General Funds 231,093,207 265,890,234 302,482,585
Earmarked Funds 140,107,846 - -
Unutilized Grants - - -
Total 398,728,912 439,520,857 481,092,232
Loans - - -
Loans (From Members) - - -
Current Liabilities 1,135,113 1,325,290 2,126,553
Other Liabilities - - -
Total Liabilities 399,864,025 440,846,147 483,218,785
Financial Notes
1) The NGO earns a significant portion of its Total Income from Interest on Fixed Deposits.
2) Other income includes interest on the income tax refund and miscellaneous receipts.
3) Electricity, Rent, Water, etc. charges related to the Training Centre have been included in DPA.
4) Publicity expenses shown under Fundraising Expenses.
5) Other Expenses include losses on the sale of investments, and written off balances.

Additional Information

FY 2023 (₹) FY 2024 (₹) FY 2025 (₹)
Beneficiary Details
Direct Beneficiaries (nos.) - 273 203
Indirect Beneficiaries (nos.) - - -
Average Cost per Direct Beneficiary (₹) - 55,903 73,112
Staff Details
No. of Staff 12 9 11
Number of Consultants 1 1 1
Number Of Volunteers 10 5 7
Total 23 15 19
Highest Paid Full-Time Staff (₹ p.a.) 450,000 421,423 406,249
Lowest Paid Full-Time Staff (₹ p.a.) 192,000 157,537 174,400

Financial Overview:
Income and Expenses

Peer Comparison

NGO Name Sector Sub Sector Location % Spent on Beneficiaries Income (₹) Expense (₹) FY
Rural Human Development Centre (RHDC) Livelihood Self Help Groups - Women Punjab 99 247,082 242,708 2013
AROHA Multipurpose Society Livelihood Self Help Groups - Women Maharashtra 99 1,317,812 1,288,168 2014
United Artists' Association Livelihood Community Development Orissa 99 16,173,469 15,919,916 2014
Gramin Evam Samajik Vikas Sansthan (GSVS) Livelihood Skill Development Rajasthan 99 39,974,347 39,466,936 2021
Janmitram Kalyan Samiti Livelihood Agriculture Chhattisgarh 99 17,539,883 18,920,699 2013
Sree Guruvayurappan Bhajan Samaj Trust (Unnati) Livelihood Vocational Training Karnataka 82 54,731,229 18,138,878 2025